Caregiver Burden, Mental Disorders
Conditions
Keywords
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychoeducation, Caregiver, Psychological Resilience, Stress Management, Mental Disorders, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Brief summary
This randomized controlled trial aimed to examine the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based psychoeducation program on psychological resilience, stress management, and caregiver burden in caregivers of individuals with mental disorders. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. The intervention group received ACT-based psychoeducation while the control group received no intervention. H1-1: The mean psychological resilience scores of caregivers in the intervention group who received the ACT-based psychoeducation program are significantly higher compared to caregivers in the control group. H1-2: The mean stress management scores of caregivers in the intervention group who received the ACT-based psychoeducation program are significantly higher compared to caregivers in the control group. H1-3: The mean caregiver burden scores of caregivers in the intervention group who received the ACT-based psychoeducation program are significantly lower compared to caregivers in the control group. H1-4: The effects of the ACT-based psychoeducation program on psychological resilience, stress management, and caregiver burden differ significantly between caregivers of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALACT-Based Psychoeducation Program
ACT-based psychoeducation program delivered to caregivers of individuals with mental disorders (schizophrenia and bipolar disorder). The program was based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles and consisted of 8 sessions. It aimed to improve psychological resilience, stress management, and reduce caregiver burden. Sessions were conducted in group format.
Sponsors
Zeynep Özkök
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Aged 18 years or older Being a first-degree caregiver of an individual with severe mental disorder followed at a CMHC or outpatient clinic Turkish-speaking and at least primary school graduate No communication problems and open to cooperation Not having participated in any ACT-based or similar psychoeducation program in the last 6 months No alcohol/substance use disorder No psychiatric diagnosis Having regularly attended the intervention sessions -
Exclusion criteria
Not meeting the inclusion criteria \-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Psychological Resilience | Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up | Measured with the Psychological Resilience Scale for Adults at baseline, post-intervention, and at 2-month follow-up |
| Stress Management | Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up | Measured with the Stress Coping Styles Scale at baseline, post-intervention, and at 2-month follow-up |
| Caregiver Burden | Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up | Measured with the Caregiver Burden Scale at baseline, post-intervention, and at 2-month follow-up |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Psychological Flexibility | Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up | Measured with the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II) at baseline, post-intervention, and at 2-month follow-up |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed