A Psychoeducational Intervention for Reducing Psychological Distress and Caregiver Burnout Among Family Caregivers of Individuals With Bipolar Disorder
A Feasibility Evaluation of a Psychoeducational Intervention for Reducing Psychological Distress and Caregiver Burnout Among Family Caregivers of Individuals With Bipolar Disorder
Aperçu de l'étude
Statut
Les conditions
Intervention / Traitement
Description détaillée
Bipolar Disorder is a chronic psychiatric condition characterized by recurrent episodes of mania, hypomania, and depression. Family caregivers play a central role in supporting individuals with Bipolar Disorder; however, prolonged caregiving responsibilities often result in increased psychological distress, emotional exhaustion, and caregiver burden. In Pakistan, limited structured psychoeducational programs are available to support family caregivers despite their significant role in patient care.
This study is a feasibility trial designed to examine the implementation and preliminary effectiveness of a structured psychoeducational intervention for family caregivers of individuals with Bipolar Disorder. The intervention consists of therapist-led sessions focusing on increasing caregivers' understanding of Bipolar Disorder, symptom recognition, treatment adherence, relapse prevention, communication skills, stress management, coping strategies, problem-solving, and self-care practices.
Primary outcomes include psychological distress and caregiver burden, measured using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) and the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI-22), respectively. Participants will complete these measures before the intervention and after completing the psychoeducational program. The study will evaluate the feasibility of recruitment, participant retention, intervention delivery, and participant acceptability, while also examining preliminary changes in caregiver psychological distress and burden following the intervention.
The findings are expected to contribute to the development of culturally appropriate caregiver support programs and provide evidence for integrating psychoeducational interventions into mental health services for families of individuals with Bipolar Disorder in Pakistan.
Type d'étude
Inscription (Estimé)
Phase
- N'est pas applicable
Contacts et emplacements
Lieux d'étude
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Punjab Province
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Guiranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 50250
- DHQ Gujranwala
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Critères de participation
Critère d'éligibilité
Âges éligibles pour étudier
- Adulte
Accepte les volontaires sains
La description
Inclusion Criteria:
Primary family caregiver of an individual diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder by a qualified psychiatrist.
Aged between 25 and 40 years. Providing direct care to the patient for at least one year. Able to read, understand, and communicate in Urdu. Willing and able to provide written informed consent. Willing to participate in all psychoeducational intervention sessions and study assessments.
Exclusion Criteria:
Professional, paid, or temporary caregivers. Caregivers currently receiving structured psychotherapy or psychological intervention for psychological distress or caregiver burden.
Individuals with severe psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment, or neurological conditions that may interfere with participation or completion of assessments.
Caregivers who are unable or unwilling to complete the intervention sessions or study questionnaires.
Caregivers who withdraw consent at any stage of the study.
Plan d'étude
Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?
Détails de conception
- Objectif principal: Soins de soutien
- 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: Psychoeducational Intervention Group
Participants in this arm will receive a structured psychoeducational intervention designed for family caregivers of individuals with Bipolar Disorder.
The intervention includes education about Bipolar Disorder, symptom recognition, treatment adherence, relapse prevention, stress management, coping strategies, communication skills, problem-solving, and caregiver self-care.
Participants will complete outcome assessments at baseline and after completion of the intervention using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) and the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI-22).
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A structured psychoeducational intervention developed for family caregivers of individuals with Bipolar Disorder.
The intervention consists of therapist-led sessions focusing on understanding Bipolar Disorder, recognizing symptoms and relapse warning signs, treatment adherence, stress management, coping strategies, communication skills, problem-solving, caregiver self-care, and available support resources.
The intervention is designed to reduce psychological distress and caregiver burden while improving caregivers' knowledge, coping abilities, and confidence in managing caregiving responsibilities.
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Que mesure l'étude ?
Principaux critères de jugement
Mesure des résultats |
Description de la mesure |
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Caregiver Burden
Délai: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the psychoeducational intervention (post-intervention; approximately 6 weeks).
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Caregiver burden will be assessed using the 22-item Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI-22).
Changes in caregiver burden scores will be evaluated between baseline (pre-intervention) and post-intervention.
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Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the psychoeducational intervention (post-intervention; approximately 6 weeks).
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Psychological Distress
Délai: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the psychoeducational intervention (post-intervention; approximately 6 weeks).
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Psychological distress will be assessed using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10).
Changes in participants' psychological distress scores will be compared between baseline (pre-intervention) and post-intervention.
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Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the psychoeducational intervention (post-intervention; approximately 6 weeks).
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Collaborateurs et enquêteurs
Parrainer
Les enquêteurs
- Chaise d'étude: Dr Umi Lalia, Phd, GIFT University
Dates d'enregistrement des études
Dates principales de l'étude
Début de l'étude (Réel)
Achèvement primaire (Estimé)
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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
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Plus d'information
Termes liés à cette étude
Autres numéros d'identification d'étude
- GIFT/PSY/MS/2025/012
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