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The Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention on Caregiver Burden in Caregivers of Schizophrenia Patients

The Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based Stress Management Program on Psychological Flexibility and Caregiver Burden in Caregivers of Schizophrenia Patients


Sponsor

Cumhuriyet University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Mar 25, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this study was to learn the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy based stress management program on psychological flexibility and caregiver burden in caregivers of schizophrenia patients. This study is a randomized controlled trial. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does an acceptance and commitment therapy-based stress management program increase psychological flexibility in caregivers of patients with schizophrenia? * Does an acceptance and commitment therapy-based stress management program reduce caregiver burden in caregivers of schizophrenia patients? * What is the relationship between the level of psychological flexibility and care burden? Researchers will compare the intervention with a control group (no intervention) to see if an acceptance and commitment therapy-based stress management program increases psychological resilience and reduces caregiver burden in people with schizophrenia. Participants will participate in the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Based Stress Management Program, consisting of 6 sessions, one session per week, each session lasting 45 minutes. The intervention group will visit the clinic at the end of the application (after 6 weeks), at 1 month, 2 months and 3 months to be administered the Psychological Flexibility Scale and the Caregiver Burden Scale. They will do the homework given in the therapy program.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

  • Between the ages of 18-65,
  • A primary caregiver of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia according to -
  • Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders- V for more than 1 year,
  • A person who has lived in the same house with the patient for at least 6 months and is primarily responsible for the patient's care,
  • A person who has at least a secondary school degree,
  • A person who can communicate verbally

Exclusion Criteria3

  • Individuals with mental illness,
  • Individuals who do not live in the same house as the patient,
  • Individuals with perception and communication problems

Interventions

BEHAVIORALacceptance and commitment therapy based stress management program

The Stress Management Program Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy will be applied to the intervention group, consisting of 6 sessions, 1 session per week, and each session lasting 45 minutes.


Locations(1)

Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Health Sciences Nursing Department

Sivas, Centre, Turkey (Türkiye)

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