The purpose of this research study is to compare the effect of two different types of education and support programs for partner caregivers of people with spinal cord injury (SCI).
SCI particularly affects partners (spouses or other types of significant others), as they face changes in relationship dynamics and identity as they take on a caregiver role. The purpose of this research study is to compare the effect of two different types of education and support programs for partner caregivers of people with spinal cord injury (SCI).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
40
The classes will discuss topics related to caregiving for someone with a spinal cord injury. During these classes, participants will be given information by the class instructor and will also participate in discussions and other learning activities with the rest of the group. Participants will be assigned activities to complete at home for about one hour per week that relate to the topics discussed in class.
The classes will discuss topics related to caregiving for someone with a spinal cord injury. During these classes, participants will be given information by the class instructor and will also participate in discussions and other learning activities with the rest of the group. Participants will be assigned activities to complete at home for about one hour per week that relate to the topics discussed in class.
Kessler Foundation
West Orange, New Jersey, United States
RECRUITINGChange in Behavioral Inhibition/ Behavioral Activation Scale (BIS/BAS) score
Change in behavior and emotion, measured by the Behavioral Inhibition/ Behavioral Activation Scale. The extent to which behavior and emotions change over time will be measured with the Behavioral Inhibition/ Behavioral Activation Scale. The BIS/BAS scale is composed of three subscales; (1) drive, which measures the persistent pursuit of goals, (2) fun seeking, which measures the desire for new rewards and the willingness to approach a potentially rewarding event, and (3) reward responsiveness, which measures positive responses to rewarding outcomes.
Time frame: Average scores obtained during baseline (pre-program) compared to scores obtained immediately after program completion.
Change in Marit-Meuser Caregiver Grief Inventory (CGI) scores
50-item inventory scored on a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree," used to assess grief before and after participation in the program.
Time frame: End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline
Change in Satisfaction with Life Scale scores
5-item measure of the concept of global life satisfaction before and after participation in the program.
Time frame: End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline
Change in Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) scores
22-item questionnaire that assesses caregivers' perceptions of burden before and after participation in the program.
Time frame: End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline
Changs in Duke Social Support Index (DSSI) scores
11-item short form that assesses perceived support and non-support from various people in life before and after participation in the program.
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Time frame: End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline
Change in Patient Health Questionnaire scores
A self-report questionnaire with subscales for depression and anxiety-related symptoms before and after participation in the program.
Time frame: End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline
Change in NIH Toolbox Loneliness Survey (Fixed Form) scores
Self-report measure of perceptions of loneliness using a 5-item fixed length form before and after participation in the program.
Time frame: End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline
Change in Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale scores
10-item self-report instrument that assesses resilience before and after participation in the program.
Time frame: End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline
Change in Couples Satisfaction Index scores
8-item self-report questionnaire assessing perceived strength, comfort, reward, happiness, warmth of relationship to one's partner before and after participation in the program.
Time frame: End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline
Long-Term Change in Behavioral Inhibition/ Behavioral Activation Scale (BIS/BAS) score
Change in behavior and emotion, measured by the Behavioral Inhibition/ Behavioral Activation Scale. The extent to which behavior and emotions change over time will be measured with the Behavioral Inhibition/ Behavioral Activation Scale. The BIS/BAS scale is composed of three subscales; (1) drive, which measures the persistent pursuit of goals, (2) fun seeking, which measures the desire for new rewards and the willingness to approach a potentially rewarding event, and (3) reward responsiveness, which measures positive responses to rewarding outcomes.
Time frame: 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline