Caregiver stress Caregiver burden QoL of Caregiver psychosocial intervention caregiver burden
Conditions
Interventions
The caregivers in this group will get both routine advice from the neurologist in their regular visit and the psychosocial intervention will be provided in the separated visit by psychologist. One ses
20 min. ,The caregivers in this group will get routine advice from the neurologist.
Active Comparator Other,Active Comparator Other
Psychosocial Intervention ,Control
Sponsors
The Faculty of Medicine endownment Fund
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patient (to recruit the caregiver of them to the study) 1.1 age 18 years or more 1.2 diagnosed AD with at least 1 of BPSD by NPI-Q 2. Caregiver (participant) 2.1 age 20 years or more 2.2 being a primary caregiver (taking care of patient at least 3 hrs a day for 5 days per week) 2.3 taking care of the patient for at least 3 months 2.4 able to communicate and read Thai 2.5 highest education at least in primary school 2.5 having telephone to contact during the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient (to recruit the caregiver of them to the study) 1.1 need urgent care or admission 1.2 unstable vital signs 1.3 alteration of consciousness 1.4 currently in treatment for severe psychological problem 2. Caregiver (participant) 2.1 severe depression or suicidal idea 2.2 unable to get through the end of the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Caregiver stress, burden and QoL at the beginning and 8 wk apart after intervention Questionaires | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NA NA NA | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactManee Pinyopornpanish
Chiang Mai University
Outcome results
None listed