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.
研究概览
详细说明
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.
研究类型
注册 (实际的)
阶段
- 不适用
联系人和位置
学习地点
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Taoyuan、台湾
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
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参与标准
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
接受健康志愿者
有资格学习的性别
描述
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
学习计划
研究是如何设计的?
设计细节
- 主要用途:支持治疗
- 分配:随机化
- 介入模型:并行分配
- 屏蔽:单身的
武器和干预
参与者组/臂 |
干预/治疗 |
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无干预:Control group
Patients received only routine hospital care
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实验性的: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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研究衡量的是什么?
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
大体时间 |
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Caregivers' preparedness was measured by the 10-item Caregiver Preparedness Scale.
大体时间:6 months
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6 months
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次要结果测量
结果测量 |
大体时间 |
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Caregivers' competence was measured by the 17-item Competence Scale.
大体时间: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).
大体时间: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.
大体时间:6 months
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6 months
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合作者和调查者
调查人员
- 首席研究员:Yea-Ing L Shyu, PhD、Chang Gung University
研究记录日期
研究主要日期
学习开始 (实际的)
初级完成 (实际的)
研究完成 (实际的)
研究注册日期
首次提交
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
首次发布 (估计)
研究记录更新
最后更新发布 (估计)
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
最后验证
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