CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of the Structured Caregiver Support Program (SCSP) in Terms of Various Parameters

Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2023-10-04

Plain-language summary

The aim of this clinical study is to examine the effect of an intervention program developed for informal caregivers of Alzheimer's patients on caregivers' burden of care, psychological well-being and psychological resilience.The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. What is the effect of the Structured Caregiver Support Program (SCSP) on caregivers burden? 2. What is the effect of the SCSP on psychological well-being? 3. What is the effect of the SCSP on psychological resilience? Participants (intervention group) will attend at least 6 sessions of an 8-session SCSP. Researchers will compare with the control group to see if the training provided is effective.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Providing informal care to an individual with mild or moderate Alzheimer's disease * Being a primary caregiver * Having been caring for the patient for at least 6 months * Providing care to the patient for at least 6 hours a day * The caregiver is 18 years or older * Residency of the caregiver in the province of Ankara * Willingness and volunteering to participate in the research Exclusion Criteria: * Hearing and understanding difficulties * Having a psychiatric disorder * Receiving any therapy services * Caregivers who did not attend two or more of the eight interviews were excluded.

What they're measuring

Zarit Burden Interview

Timeframe: change from baseline to the end of the 8th week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05990114

SponsorAkdeniz University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-11-22

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