This project focuses on support services for informal caregivers, in particular informal caregiver counselling, by examining a training course for informal caregiver counsellors. Other
Conditions
Interventions
Participants attend the training course "MI for informal caregiver counselling", consisting of an info-session (2 units (1 unit = 45 min)), an e-learning course (8 units) and two days of attendance (1
Sponsors
Reinhard Frank-Stiftung
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Successfully completed training as informal caregiver counsellor 2. Currently (at the time of the training) working in the informal caregiver counselling context 3. Participation of at least 80% of the training (equivalent to 20 units) "MI for informal caregiver counselling" in 2024 4. Given informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Termination of the training course
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Current primary outcome measure as of 20/06/2024: Counselling-Competence is measured using the Counselor Activity Self-Efficacy Scale (CASES-R) at t0 (before the start of the training), t1 (upon completion of the on-site workshop), t2 (upon completion of the voluntary follow-up-phase) and t6 (6 months after the start of the training) Previous primary outcome measure: MI-knowledge is measured using a test with multiple-choice-questions and open questions before the start of the training (to) and directly at the end of the training (t1) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Current secondary outcome measures as of 20/06/2024: 1. Satisfaction with the training is measured with a self-report questionnaire at t1 and the Training-Satisfaction-Rating-Scale at t1 and t2 2. MI-knowledge is measured using a test with multiple-choice questions and open questions at t0, t1, t2 and t6 3. Implementation of the acquired knowledge is measured using self-report-questionnaires at t2 and t6 4. Social cognitions regarding the use of MI with future clients are measured using the questionnaire "Social cognitions for using MI with future clients” at t0, t1, t2 and t6 5. Self-Efficay is measured using the “Allgemeine Selbstwirksamkeit Kurzskala (ASKU)” at t0 and t6 Timepoints: before the start of the training (t0), upon completion of the on-site workshop (t1), upon completion of the voluntary follow-up-phase (t2) and 6 months after the training (t6) Previous secondary outcome measures: 1. Implementation of the acquired knowledge is measured using self-report-questionnaires at t6 2. Impact of the acquired knowledge is measured using self-report-questionnaires at t6 3. Social cognitions regarding the use of MI with future clients are measured using the questionnaire „Social cognitions for using MI with future clients” at t0 and t6 4. Counselling-Competence is measured using the “Counselor Activity Self-Efficacy Scale (CASES-R)” at t0 and t6 5. Self-efficacy is measured using the “Allgemeine Selbstwirksamkeit Kurzskala (ASKU)” at t0 and t6 6. Participants' satisfaction with the training course is measured using a self-report questionnaire and the "training satisfaction rating scale" at t1 and t2 Timepoints: before the start of the training (t0), directly at the end of the training (t1), at the end of the post-support (t2) and 6 months after the training (t6) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactAnna;Johanna Pendergrass;Schmidt
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Outcome results
None listed