A Study on Self-Compassion,Depression,and Quality of Life Among Primary Caregivers of People With Dementia

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the correlation between self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of persons with dementia.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. What is the current status of self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of persons with dementia?
2. Are there differences in self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of persons with dementia based on different background variables?
3. What is the correlation between self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of persons with dementia?

Participants will fill out the questionnaire to complete the study.

Study Overview

• Status: Recruiting
• Conditions: Dementia
• Intervention / Treatment: Other

Detailed Description

The study design of this research is cross-sectional. The participants are primary caregivers of dementia patients diagnosed by specialists, aged 18 and above, who spend 8 hours or more daily (including overnight caregivers) providing care. Data is collected using instruments including the Self-Compassion Scale, the PHQ-9 Scale (Patient Health Questionnaire,PHQ-9）, and the Quality-of-Life Scale to investigate the relationship between self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of dementia patients.

The study uses independent samples t-tests and one-way ANOVA( analysis of variance,ANOVA) to explore differences in self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of dementia patients based on different background variables. Pearson correlation is used to analyze the relationships between these variables. Finally, linear regression is used to predict the performance of primary caregivers of dementia patients in self-compassion, depression, and quality of life.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Estimated): 160

Contacts and Locations

• Study Contact: Name: Wen Lin Ye; Phone Number: 262788 02-2312 3456; Email: vovo951357@ntuh.gov.tw

Study Locations

• Taiwan
  • Taipei, Taiwan, 100
    • Recruiting
    • National Taiwan University Hospital
    • Contact: wen lin YE; Phone Number: +886-2312-3456; Email: vovo951357@ntuh.gov.tw

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult; Older Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The study will include primary caregivers of people with dementia. Participants will be adults aged 18 years and older who are currently providing care for a family member , Participants will be recruited from NTUH Neurology ward and Out-Patient Departments (OPD).

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

1. primary caregivers of dementia patients diagnosed by specialists
2. aged 18 and above
3. who spend 8 hours or more daily (including overnight caregivers) providing care

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Those who do not agree to participate in the research
2. Caregivers in a paid relationship with dementia patients, such as foreign domestic helpers and government-provided resident care attendant

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Self-Compassion Scale	The self-compassion score, measured using the Self-Compassion Scale, reflects the level of self-compassion among primary caregivers of people with dementia.	The participants will spend 5-10 minutes completing the questionnaire during the study
PHQ-9 Scale	The PHQ-9 Scale, measured using the PHQ-9 Scale, reflects the level of depression among primary caregivers of people with dementia.	The participants will spend 5-10 minutes completing the questionnaire during the study
Quality-of-Life Scale	The Quality-of-Life Scale , measured using the Quality-of-Life Scale , reflects the level of Quality-of-Life among primary caregivers of people with dementia.	The participants will spend 5-10 minutes completing the questionnaire during the study

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Estimated): March 10, 2024
• Primary Completion (Estimated): May 30, 2024
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 30, 2024

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: March 3, 2024
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: March 3, 2024
• First Posted (Actual): March 8, 2024

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): March 8, 2024
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: March 3, 2024
• Last Verified: March 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: dementia; self-compassion; Primary Caregivers
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Mental Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Neurocognitive Disorders; Dementia
• Other Study ID Numbers: 202312124RINA

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No