My story as informal care-giver: a randomized controlled trial

The effects of a new intervention aiming at prevention of psychological distress with informal caregivers.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON25399

Enrollment

200

Registered

2007-05-15

Start date

2007-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Informal care-givers, prevention, psychological distress, depression. Mantelzorgers, preventie, depressie, burnout, life-review

Interventions

The Informal care-givers in Balance course consists of eight two-hour sessions and is designed for adult children who provide structural care for a parent in need of care and are under high perceived

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults above the age of eighteen who provide informal care for a parent and feel they are under stress as a result.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. The parent of the informal care-provider is no longer able to take part in the life review, e.g. because of having severe dementia; 2. The health situation of the parent or informal caregiver requires acute assistance;

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Depressive symptoms; 2. Perceived stress; 3. Quality of life	—

Contacts

Public ContactE.T. Bohlmeijer

Universiteit Twente Vakgroep Psychologie, Gezondheid & Technologie Gebouw: Cubicus Postbus 217

e.t.bohlmeijer@gw.utwente.nl+31 (0)53 4892918/06-51070348.

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)