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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

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — a type of psychological counseling that helps people manage difficult thoughts and emotions by focusing on their values and what matters to them — can reduce the emotional burden on family members who care for a person with schizophrenia. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 65 years old - You are the primary caregiver of someone diagnosed with schizophrenia for more than 1 year - You live in the same home as the person and are mainly responsible for their care - You have at least a secondary school education and can communicate verbally **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a mental illness yourself - You do not live with the person you care for - You have communication or perception difficulties that prevent participation Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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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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