None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: The training in the test group will be held in the form of 9 sessions of 60 to 90 minutes according to the protocol by a psychotherapist. It is worth noting that after the study is
Sponsors
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18-70 years Having the ability to read, write, and speak Persian Having a family relationship and the main role of caring for the patient Not having a specific disease or unstable medical condition that would prevent the patient from being able to care for a cancer patient Not having a diagnosis of cancer in the past four years Not reporting cognitive impairment by the individual Not having regular treatment by a psychologist or psychiatrist Informed consent Access to cyberspace Not having been hospitalized in a psychiatric ward with a diagnosis of mental disorders in the past two years Not having a history of suicide Not receiving treatment with antipsychotic and anticonvulsant medications Not having substance abuse or dependence in the past year Not simultaneously caring for other family members due to physical or mental illness at home or in the hospital by the patient's main companion Not having previous or current participation in other educational programs in the field of psychology
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Absence of more than two sessions in the program Unwillingness or inability to continue participating in the study Death of the patient with cancer
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Optimism. Timepoint: Before the start of the study and one month later. Method of measurement: Scheier and Carver Optimism Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZahra Amouzeshi
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed