Status:
COMPLETED
A Problem-solving Based Bibliotherapy Program for Family Caregivers in Schizophrenia
Lead Sponsor:
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Collaborating Sponsors:
Integrated Community Care and Family Support Centres
Conditions:
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Family Caregivers
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-64 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This proposed randomized controlled trial will test the effectiveness of a problem-solving based bibliotherapy program (PSBPF) for Chinese family caregivers in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. A repe...
Detailed Description
Family caregivers of people with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders are confronted by a various physical, psychosocial and financial hardships. This can adversely affect family members' caregiving exper...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Hong Kong Chinese residents, aged 18-64;
- Taking care of a family member primarily diagnosed as schizophrenia spectrum disorders, including schizophrenia, schizophreniform and schizoaffective disorders, as stated in the criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV Text-Revised edition) in the past 3 years;
- Able to read and understand Cantonese/Mandarin; and
- Perceived a moderate to high burden of care (measured by Family Burden Interview Schedule (\>20 out of 50 scores for case selection).
Exclusion
- Caregivers have received or are receiving another family intervention; or
- Presented with a recent personal history of a serious mental illness/medical disease and/or learning difficulties.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 30 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
160 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02283437
Start Date
April 1 2018
End Date
April 30 2020
Last Update
September 9 2020
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