CAREGIVERS OF CANCER PATIENTS.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: For the intervention group: supportive care will be provided for 8 weeks. Intervention steps: 1- Checking the initial evaluation results with questionnaires in the intervention group.
Sponsors
Jahrom University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age: older than18 years old The main caregiver of a patient undergoing chemotherapy No health personnel Not taking care of another chronic patient at the same time Having the ability Physical and mental to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Significant emotional distress Reluctance to continue cooperation, Discontinuation of cooperation in patient care Death of the patient
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mood state. Timepoint: Before starting the study - immediately after the intervention - 1 month after the intervention. Method of measurement: PROFILE OF MOOD STATES (POMS).;General health. Timepoint: Before starting the study - immediately after the intervention - 1 month after the intervention. Method of measurement: General health questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Caregiver competency. Timepoint: Before starting the study - immediately after the intervention - 1 month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Caregiver competence Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohsen Hojat
Jahrom University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed