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A randomised control trial of the efficacy of a psychoeducational support group for carers of persons with personality disorder

In carers of persons with personality disorders, does a psychoeducational support group, compared to waitlist control, benefit the caregiving relationship?

Sponsor

University of Wollongong

Enrollment

44 participants

Start Date

Mar 29, 2012

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Burden experienced by carers of persons with personality disorderWellbeing of carers of persons with personality disorders

Summary

This trial investigates the use of a guidelines based approach (Project Air Strategy, 2011) to supporting families, partners and carers of people with a personality disorder

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 16 Yearss

Inclusion Criteria8

  • The person with personality disorder (whom the participant is supporting) to be over 14 years of age,
  • To be a family member or significant other (including friend) of the person with personality disorder (not a paid professional carer),
  • The person whom the participant is supporting does not have Schizophrenia,
  • The person whom the participant is supporting does not have the primary problem of drug addiction,
  • The person whom the participant is supporting displays problems including personality disorder, problems with managing strong emotions, self-destructive or self-harming behaviour, and problems with identity and sense of self,
  • The participant is over 18 years of age (or accompanied by a parent/guardian if 16-17 years old),
  • The participant does not have significant mental health, physical or drug and alcohol concerns that might get in the way of their involvement or threaten the safety of other participants,
  • The participant agrees to commit to the group sessions or waitlist.

Exclusion Criteria7

  • The person with personality disorder (whom the participant is supporting) is under 14 years of age,
  • The participant is a paid professional carer,
  • The person whom the participant is supporting has Schizophrenia,
  • The person whom the participant is supporting has the primary problem of drug addiction,
  • The participant is under 18 years of age (or not able to be accompanied by a parent/guardian if 16-17 years old),
  • The participant has significant mental health, physical or drug and alcohol concerns that may get in the way of their involvement or threaten the safety of other participants,
  • The participant cannot commit to the group sessions or the waitlist control.

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Interventions

The intervention for families, partners and carers is based on a relational model grounded in developed treatment guidelines (Project Air Strategy for Personality Disorders 2011). The group interventi

The intervention for families, partners and carers is based on a relational model grounded in developed treatment guidelines (Project Air Strategy for Personality Disorders 2011). The group intervention includes a brief intervention workshop focusing on psychoeducation regarding personality disorders and awareness of relationship dynamics. The workshop is followed by group sessions (total of 8 hours) focussing on practical skills training in managing challenging relationship dynamics and enhancing support options. The duration of the workshop is 6 hours over one day, designed for about 25 carers per workshop. The group intervention is a 1 x 2 hour session per fortnight for 8 weeks. Groups are designed to commence a month after the workshop. The groups are designed for about 8 members each. The workshops and groups are facilitated by specialist family and carer clinicians.

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Australia

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