Effectiveness of a Positive Mental Health Promotion Programme for Informal Caregivers of People With Dementia
Effectiveness of a Positive Mental Health Promotion Programme for Adult Informal Caregivers of People With Dementia: A Randomised Controlled Trial Protocol
University Rovira i Virgili
108 participants
May 3, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mentis Plus+ Positive Mental Health Promotion Programme for caregivers (Mentis Plus+ Caregivers), compared with usual primary health care, in improving positive mental health among adult informal caregivers of people with dementia. The secondary objectives are to assess the programme's effectiveness in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress, as well as caregiver burden, compared with usual care.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Informal caregivers of non-institutionalised individuals with dementia
- Aged 18 years or older
- A minimum of four months' experience in the informal caregiving role
- Vulnerability in positive mental health, defined as a low or intermediate level in at least one dimension of the Positive Mental Health Questionnaire
Exclusion Criteria2
- Unable to read and write in Portuguese
- Currently participating in another intervention study targeting informal caregivers, or participation in such a study within the past 3 months
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Interventions
Mentis Plus+Caregivers is a positive mental health promotion programme for informal caregivers of people with dementia. It is organised into six modules: (F1) Personal Satisfaction; (F2) Prosocial Attitude; (F3) Self-control; (F4) Autonomy; (F5) Problem-solving and Self-actualisation; and (F6) Interpersonal Relationship Skills. Each module is delivered through three sequential sessions (A, B and C). The identification of target module is based on the results of the Positive Mental Health Questionnaire "low-scoring or declining" . In addition to the modular sessions, the programme includes two initial sessions, an introductory session (group or individual) and a first individual session, and two final sessions, consisting of a final assessment session and an individual follow-up session conducted between 3 and 6 months after programme completion. Participants are grouped according to the same module to be addressed.
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NCT07577440