Caregivers Burden in times of a manic episode of patients with bipolar disorder, a pilot research protocol

Caregivers Burden in times of a manic episode of patients with bipolar disorder, a pilot research protocol - Manic episodes and caregivers burden

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON37340

Enrollment

Registered

2012-05-11

Start date

2012-06-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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

Conditions

Bipolar disorder

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants are included in the study when the person: * has the most frequent contact with the patient or delivers significant support and care for the patient. * is above18 years of age. * is able and willing to give informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants are excluded when they are not able to communicate in the Dutch language

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The General Health Questionnaire measures the main parameter caregiver distress.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secundary study parameters are the level of caregiver burden, caregiver appraisal, caregivers* coping styles, level of expressed emotion, social support, need for professional support, and caregivers* stigma resistance.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results