The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity of implementation of the Mindfulness Based Dementia Care (MBDC) program to reduce depressive symptoms in care partners (CPs) of people living with dementia (PLWD).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
130
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a standardized program that is both psychoeducation and skills-based, which uses mindfulness meditation practices to help people better cope with their emotions. This study uses a version of MBSR designed specifically for care partners of people living with dementia (PLWD) called Mindfulness Based Dementia Caregiving. Mindfulness Based Dementia Caregiving (MBDC) is a program with 8 weekly 2 hour sessions (plus one extended practice 4 hour retreat) including both formal and informal mindfulness practices, role play, and lectures combined with some dementia-specific education. Participants learn how to incorporate mindfulness practices into day-to-day life to help cope with the challenges and stresses of dementia care.
HealthPartners Neuroscience Center
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Participation Rate
Number of the participants who attend the first class of their session. Enrolled is defined as a participant who is assigned to a course. Range \[0-124\]. A value closer to 124 is indicative of greater feasibility.
Time frame: Baseline
Completion Rate
Percent of the participants who completed courses. Completion is defined as attending a minimum of 6 of the 9 classes. Range \[0-100\]. A value closer to 100 is indicative of greater feasibility.
Time frame: 16 weeks
Questionnaire Specific Response Rate
Completeness of questionnaires given over the course of the study. Completeness is defined percent of complete questionnaires.
Time frame: 16 weeks
Change in Care Partner Burden
Measured using Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI-6). Total of 6 questions scored on a 5 point scale (0-4). The sum of the 6 questions in the total score. Range: 0-24. A higher score is indicative of greater caregiver burden. Change in control period compared to change in intervention period.
Time frame: baseline, post-course at 8 weeks, follow-up at 20 weeks
Change in Symptoms of Depression
Measured using the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D-10). Total of 10 questions scored on a categorical scale (0-3). The sum of the 10 questions is the total score. Range: 0-30. A total value above 10 is considered to be a sign of depression. A higher score represents a greater degree of depressed mood. Change in control period compared to change in intervention period.
Time frame: baseline, post-course at 8 weeks, follow-up at 20 weeks
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