The current study builds on the empirical foundation of Mindful-Compassion Art Therapy (MCAT) to test its efficacy as a multicomponent, holistic, psycho-socio-spiritual intervention for supporting dementia family caregivers. MCAT is a group-based intervention that integrates mindfulness meditation and art therapy, with reflective awareness complementing emotional expression, to foster self-compassion and inner-resilience among professional caregivers. A wait-list RCT design is adopted to refine and extend the application of MCAT to empower self-care and resilience among 102 dementia family caregivers recruited via community-based dementia-care organizations in Singapore. The expected outcomes will advance theory and practice for sustainable dementia family caregiving in Singapore and around the globe.
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Change in scores on Caregiver Distress (HADS) from baseline
Timeframe: Baseline [T1], Immediately after completion of the intervention/control protocol [T2], One month post intervention/control protocol [T3], Three months post intervention/control protocol [T4], six months post intervention/control protocol [T5].
Change in scores on Caregiver Burden (ZBI-12) from baseline
Timeframe: Baseline [T1], Immediately after completion of the intervention/control protocol [T2], One month post intervention/control protocol [T3], Three months post intervention/control protocol [T4], six months post intervention/control protocol [T5].