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The Effect of Psychoeducation Based on Uncertainty In Illness Theory On Schizophrenia Caregivers

Turkey (Türkiye)54 participantsStarted 2019-04-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the psychoeducation program based on the Uncertainty in Illness Theory on intolerance to uncertainty, psychological well-being and coping styles of caregivers of schizophrenia patients. Sample was 54 (experimental group:27; control group: 27) caregivers. Experimental group received psychoeducation program (5 sessions) based on Mishel's Reconceptualized Uncertainty in Illness Theory while control group did not receive any intervention. Data were collected 2 times: pre test, post test.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being primarily responsible for the care of the patient diagnosed with schizophrenia according to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) * For caregiver; being above 18 years of age * Being literate * For patient; being over 18 years of age * Being diagnosed with schizophrenia for at least a year Exclusion Criteria: * Having any physical (hearing, speech, etc.) or mental disorder (psychotic disorder, mental retardation, etc.) * Being a participant in a similar research * For patient; having other accompanying mental disorders

What they're measuring

Intolerance to uncertainty

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04822051

SponsorAkdeniz University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-08-31

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