Anxiety or stress-related disorders Mental and Behavioural Disorders Anxiety or stress-related disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Recruited participants will be asked to complete 5 outcome measures at three time points – before the pilot RCT, after the pilot RCT and in a further 3 months’ time. These outcome measures should take
Sponsors
National University of Ireland, Galway
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patient participants: 1. Women 2. Aged between 18 and 60 3. Have a primary diagnosis, or reason of complaint to their GP, of anxiety or a stress-related disorder. This could include generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, adjustment disorder or acute stress reaction or stress-induced depression. 4. Have visited their GP on at least two occasions with concerns regarding stress or anxiety. 5. Self-identify as feeling that their life is out of balance, overburdened or lacking meaningful activity Occupational therapists Facilitate the groups General practitioners: Refer participants to the programme.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patient participants: 1. Male 2. Under 18 or over 60 3. Are under the care of a Consultant Psychiatrist 4. Do not present with anxiety or a stress-related disorder or a stress-related reason to their GP 5. Are in acute crisis or struggling with a trauma e.g. bereavement or recent serious diagnosis 6. Have a drug or alcohol addiction 7. Have a cognitive impairment such that would prevent them being able to participate in group therapy 8. Do not have sufficient English to participate in a group programme
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following outcomes will be measured at three timepoints for both the control and intervention groups; before the programme, after the 10-week programme, and 3 months after the end of the programme: 1. Symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression will be measured using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales 2. The impact of the health condition on daily life functioning will be measured on the WHO - Disability Assessment Schedule II 3. Perceived health will be measured on the EuroQol five dimensions questionnaire (EQ-5D) – only the self-perceived health scale will be completed 4. Occupational value – the participation of the individuals in daily life activities that are valued and have meaning will be measured on the Occupational Value Assessment 5. Individuals’ feeling of control and mastery over everyday life situations will be measured using the Pearlin Mastery Scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility will be explored using qualitative interviews and focus groups three months post-intervention. | — |
Countries
Ireland
Outcome results
None listed