This randomized controlled trial aimed to examine the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based psychoeducation program on psychological resilience, stress management, and caregiver burden in caregivers of individuals with mental disorders. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. The intervention group received ACT-based psychoeducation while the control group received no intervention. H1-1: The mean psychological resilience scores of caregivers in the intervention group who received the ACT-based psychoeducation program are significantly higher compared to caregivers in the control group. H1-2: The mean stress management scores of caregivers in the intervention group who received the ACT-based psychoeducation program are significantly higher compared to caregivers in the control group. H1-3: The mean caregiver burden scores of caregivers in the intervention group who received the ACT-based psychoeducation program are significantly lower compared to caregivers in the control group. H1-4: The effects of the ACT-based psychoeducation program on psychological resilience, stress management, and caregiver burden differ significantly between caregivers of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
64
ACT-based psychoeducation program delivered to caregivers of individuals with mental disorders (schizophrenia and bipolar disorder). The program was based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles and consisted of 8 sessions. It aimed to improve psychological resilience, stress management, and reduce caregiver burden. Sessions were conducted in group format.
Kahramanmaras Necip Fazil City Hospital, Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic and Community Mental Health Center
Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)
Psychological Resilience
Measured with the Psychological Resilience Scale for Adults at baseline, post-intervention, and at 2-month follow-up
Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up
Stress Management
Measured with the Stress Coping Styles Scale at baseline, post-intervention, and at 2-month follow-up
Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up
Caregiver Burden
Measured with the Caregiver Burden Scale at baseline, post-intervention, and at 2-month follow-up
Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up
Psychological Flexibility
Measured with the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II) at baseline, post-intervention, and at 2-month follow-up
Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up
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