An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Psychoeducation Single Session Intervention on Childhood Anxiety for Carers of Children With a Long-Term Health Condition
The goal of this feasibility study was to assess the acceptability and feasibility of the ACT-based training package for carers of children with a long-term health condition (LTHC) who also experience anxiety.
The main aims were to answer:
Is the intervention feasible? Is the intervention acceptable?
The secondary aim were to answer:
Does the intervention impact how carers approach and manage their child's anxiety?
Participants completed two questionnaires, prior to watching the online training videos. They were then asked to complete another questionnaire. Two weeks later, participants were contacted via email to complete two questionnaires, one of which was a repeat from prior to completing the training.
Aperçu de l'étude
Statut
Les conditions
Intervention / Traitement
Description détaillée
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a newly developed, single-session, online psychoeducational training designed to support caregivers in managing their child's anxiety associated with their long-term health condition (LTHC). The study also explored preliminary changes in caregiver knowledge and approaches to managing anxiety following the intervention.
This study used a quantitative, within-subjects feasibility design. Caregivers of children aged 5-12 years with a diagnosed long-term health condition were recruited. All participants received the intervention, with no control group.
The intervention consisted of a 22-minute online training package delivered via three videos. The content is based on ACT principles and includes psychoeducation about anxiety, ACT-based metaphors and exercises to consider using with their child. The material in the training was specifically designed to support children with a LTHC, rather than generic support for anxiety.
Participants completed measures prior to the intervention, including a demographic questionnaire and the Parent Attitudes, Beliefs and Understanding about Anxiety (PABUA). Immediately following the training, participants completed a structured feedback questionnaire assessing the acceptability and accessibility of the intervention. Two weeks after completing the training, participants were invited via email to complete follow-up measures, including a repeat of the PABUA and a follow-up feedback questionnaire to assess use and perceived usefulness of the strategies.
Feasibility outcomes include recruitment rates, retention rates, and participant-reported acceptability of the intervention and study procedures. Secondary outcomes include changes in caregiver knowledge, beliefs, and confidence in managing their child's anxiety (measured by the PABUA).
Type d'étude
Inscription (Réel)
Phase
- N'est pas applicable
Contacts et emplacements
Lieux d'étude
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Norfolk
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Norwich, Norfolk, Royaume-Uni, NR4 7UJ
- University of East Anglia (UEA)
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Critères de participation
Critère d'éligibilité
Âges éligibles pour étudier
- Adulte
- Adulte plus âgé
Accepte les volontaires sains
La description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Primary care giver of children aged 5-12 years
- The child has a long term health condition (LTHC)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Carers of children with a learning disability or waiting for an assessment for a learning disability, not including ADHD or dyslexia. This does however include Autism.
- Participants must be over 18
- Access to their own electronic device
- Not have sufficient proficiency in spoken English
Plan d'étude
Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?
Détails de conception
- Objectif principal: Traitement
- Répartition: N / A
- Modèle interventionnel: Affectation à un seul groupe
- Masquage: Aucun (étiquette ouverte)
Armes et Interventions
Groupe de participants / Bras |
Intervention / Traitement |
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Expérimental: Single Group
All participants completed the intervention package.
The intervention was made up of 3 online training videos lasted a total of 22 minutes.
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The intervention was made up of 3 videos, totalling 22 minutes.
The videos incorporated psychoeducation on anxiety and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based skills for carers to consider using to support their child with anxiety.
All material was based on children with long term health conditions.
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Que mesure l'étude ?
Principaux critères de jugement
Mesure des résultats |
Description de la mesure |
Délai |
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Structured Feedback Questionnaire
Délai: Immediately post-intervention
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Measure to assess the acceptability and feasibility of the training, for example assessing the consent process and format of the training.
The measure uses a scale of strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5).
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Immediately post-intervention
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Follow-up Structured Feedback Questionnaire
Délai: 2-week follow-up
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Measure to assess barriers to engaging with the strategies since the training and reviewing usefulness of the strategies used.
The measure uses a scale of strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5).
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2-week follow-up
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Mesures de résultats secondaires
Mesure des résultats |
Description de la mesure |
Délai |
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Parent, Attitudes, Beliefs and Understanding about Anxiety (PABUA) (Wolk et al, 2016)
Délai: Pre-intervention and 2-week follow-up
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The measure was designed to evaluate parental beliefs about their child's anxiety, as well as their perceived ability to cope and manage their child's anxiety.
The measure uses a scale of strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5).
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Pre-intervention and 2-week follow-up
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Collaborateurs et enquêteurs
Parrainer
Les enquêteurs
- Chaise d'étude: Kiki Mastroyannopoulou, Senior Fellow of HEA, University of East Anglia (UEA)
Publications et liens utiles
Dates d'enregistrement des études
Dates principales de l'étude
Début de l'étude (Réel)
Achèvement primaire (Réel)
Achèvement de l'étude (Réel)
Dates d'inscription aux études
Première soumission
Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
Première publication (Réel)
Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude
Dernière mise à jour publiée (Réel)
Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
Dernière vérification
Plus d'information
Termes liés à cette étude
Termes MeSH pertinents supplémentaires
Autres numéros d'identification d'étude
- Harriet Leader-White
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