Bipolar Disorder, Caregiver Burden, Psychological Resilience
Conditions
Keywords
Psychiatric Nursing, Family Caregivers, Bipolar Disorder, Caregiver Burden, Psychological Resilience, Nursing Intervention, Mental Health
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative psychiatric nursing intervention in reducing caregiver burden and enhancing psychological resilience and positive emotional outcomes among family caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder. Family caregivers often experience significant psychological stress and emotional challenges due to the chronic and recurrent nature of bipolar disorder. This interventional study was conducted among family caregivers recruited from the Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University. Participants received a structured psychiatric nursing intervention designed to improve coping strategies, emotional regulation, and resilience. The outcomes of the study include changes in caregiver burden, psychological resilience, and positive emotional outcomes following the intervention. The findings are expected to contribute to improving mental health support for caregivers and enhancing the quality of care provided to patients with bipolar disorder.
Detailed description
Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression, which significantly affects both patients and their family caregivers. Caregivers often experience substantial psychological burden, stress, and reduced emotional well-being. This study was designed as an interventional study to assess the effectiveness of an innovative psychiatric nursing intervention aimed at improving caregiver outcomes. The intervention focuses on psychoeducation, stress management, coping strategies, and emotional support to enhance psychological resilience and positive emotional outcomes. The study was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt, and involved family caregivers of patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Participants were exposed to a structured psychiatric nursing intervention delivered over a defined period. Primary outcomes include reduction in caregiver burden and improvement in psychological resilience, while secondary outcomes include enhancement of positive emotional states. Standardized assessment tools were used to evaluate outcomes before and after the intervention. The results of this study are expected to provide evidence for the effectiveness of psychiatric nursing interventions in supporting caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder and improving their psychological well-being.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPsychiatric Nursing Intervention
A structured psychiatric nursing intervention including psychoeducation, stress management, coping strategies, and emotional support aimed at improving caregiver outcomes.
Sponsors
Menoufia University
Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Masking description
This study was conducted as an open-label trial. No blinding was applied due to the nature of the psychiatric nursing intervention.
Intervention model description
Participants were assigned to a single group and received a structured psychiatric nursing intervention. Outcomes were assessed before and after the intervention to evaluate its effectiveness.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Adult family caregivers aged 18 years or older. * Primary caregivers of patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. * Providing care for at least 6 months. * Able to understand and communicate effectively. * Willing to participate and provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Caregivers with diagnosed severe psychiatric disorders. * Caregivers currently receiving structured psychological or psychiatric intervention. * Caregivers with cognitive impairment affecting participation. * Refusal to participate or inability to complete the study procedures.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in caregiver burden from baseline to 12 weeks after the intervention, measured using the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). | Baseline and 12 weeks after the intervention | Caregiver burden will be assessed using the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), a validated instrument measuring the perceived burden among caregivers. Scores range from lower to higher values, with higher scores indicating greater caregiver burden. Changes in scores from baseline to 12 weeks post-intervention will be analyzed. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in positive emotional outcomes from baseline to 12 weeks after the intervention, measured using a validated emotional well-being scale. | Baseline and 12 weeks after the intervention | Psychological resilience will be measured using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), a validated scale assessing the ability to cope with stress and adversity. Higher scores indicate greater resilience. Changes from baseline to 12 weeks post-intervention will be evaluated. |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORYahya khatatbeh, phd
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Outcome results
None listed