Intervention Program for Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment
A Model of Family Caregiving and Model-based Intervention Program for Family Caregivers of Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a syndrome defined as a cognitive decline that is more severe than can be explained by an individual's age and education. One study in the United States found that MCI caregivers have experienced distress in association with caregiver burden. The prevalence of MCI for people age 65 and older ranges from 3% to 19%. Understanding the process of family caregiving provides a knowledge base for the health professionals when developing effective interventions. However, little is known about the phenomenon of family caregiving to patients with MCI in Taiwan.
Therefore, the purpose of the proposed study is to develop a theoretical model and a model-based intervention program for family caregivers of patients with MCI in Taiwan, and pilot test it in a clinical trial.
調査の概要
詳細な説明
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a syndrome defined as a cognitive decline that is more severe than can be explained by an individual's age and education. One study in the United States found that MCI caregivers have experienced distress in association with caregiver burden. The prevalence of MCI for people age 65 and older ranges from 3% to 19%. Understanding the process of family caregiving provides a knowledge base for the health professionals when developing effective interventions. However, little is known about the phenomenon of family caregiving to patients with MCI in Taiwan.
Therefore, the purpose of the proposed study is to develop a theoretical model and a model-based intervention program for family caregivers of patients with MCI in Taiwan, and pilot test it in a clinical trial.
To conduct a small scale pilot randomized control trial (total N = 60; 30 in each group) to pilot test the intervention program. The intervention group will receive the caregiver training program, and the control group received printed sheets with general information on MCI and dementia such as the causes, courses and symptoms. At 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after the intervention group will complete the two-session training program, both groups will receive a follow-up assessment for preparedness, HRQoL and depressive symptoms. To minimize attrition, caregivers in both groups will receive monthly follow-up phone calls from the first to the sixth month. Changes in outcome variables will be analyzed using hierarchical linear models, in order to provide a reference for further formal clinical trial.
研究の種類
入学 (実際)
段階
- 適用できない
連絡先と場所
研究場所
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Taoyuan、台湾
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
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参加基準
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
受講資格のある性別
説明
Patients' Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 65 years or older
- Being diagnosed as having MCI by a neurologist or a psychiatris
- Being cared for in a home setting
Patients' Exclusion Criteria:
- Terminally ill
Caregivers' Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 20 years or older
- Assuming primary responsibility for the care of the frail elderly person
Caregivers' Exclusion Criteria:
- Terminally ill
研究計画
研究はどのように設計されていますか?
デザインの詳細
- 主な目的:支持療法
- 割り当て:ランダム化
- 介入モデル:並列代入
- マスキング:独身
武器と介入
参加者グループ / アーム |
介入・治療 |
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介入なし:Control group
Patients received only routine hospital care
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実験的:Intervention group
Patients received regular hospital routine care and model-based intervention program
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Family Caregiver Intervention Program included three components: introduction of mild cognitive impairment, maintain and improve cognitive function, and health management.
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この研究は何を測定していますか?
主要な結果の測定
結果測定 |
時間枠 |
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Caregivers' preparedness was measured by the 10-item Caregiver Preparedness Scale.
時間枠:6 months
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6 months
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二次結果の測定
結果測定 |
時間枠 |
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Caregivers' competence was measured by the 17-item Competence Scale.
時間枠:6 months
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6 months
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Caregivers' quality of life was measured by the The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36).
時間枠:6 months
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6 months
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Caregivers' depressive symptoms was measured by the the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale.
時間枠:6 months
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6 months
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協力者と研究者
捜査官
- 主任研究者:Yea-Ing L Shyu, PhD、Chang Gung University
研究記録日
主要日程の研究
研究開始 (実際)
一次修了 (実際)
研究の完了 (実際)
試験登録日
最初に提出
QC基準を満たした最初の提出物
最初の投稿 (見積もり)
学習記録の更新
投稿された最後の更新 (見積もり)
QC基準を満たした最後の更新が送信されました
最終確認日
詳しくは
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Family Caregiver Intervention Programの臨床試験
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University of Alabama, TuscaloosaNational Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)完了