The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program on Care Burden, Life Satisfaction, and Coping Levels of Caregivers of Individuals With Schizophrenia
NCT ID: NCT06941909
Last Updated: 2025-04-24
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
44 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-01-13
2025-03-24
Brief Summary
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Research Hypotheses H1.1: The caregiver burden of the intervention group receiving the Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program is lower than that of the control group.
H1.2: The life satisfaction of the intervention group receiving the Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program is higher than that of the control group.
H1.3: The coping level of the intervention group receiving the Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program is higher than that of the control group.
H1.3.1: The self-confident coping approach of the intervention group is higher than that of the control group.
H1.3.2: The optimistic coping approach of the intervention group is higher than that of the control group.
H1.3.3: The tendency to seek social support in the intervention group is higher than in the control group.
H1.3.4: The helpless coping approach of the intervention group is lower than that of the control group.
H1.3.5: The submissive coping approach of the intervention group is lower than that of the control group.
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Detailed Description
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The sample size was calculated using the G\*Power 3.1.9.4 software at a 95% confidence level. Based on the mean scores of the Functional Recovery Scale from a previous study, a total of 40 participants (20 in each group) were determined to be sufficient, with 80% power, an effect size of 0.9237531, and a 5% margin of error. To account for potential attrition, the sample size was increased by 10%, and the study was completed with 44 participants.
Caregivers who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and voluntarily agreed to participate were randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups using a simple randomization method performed by an independent statistician. This approach was chosen to minimize selection bias and control for potential confounding variables.
Participants in the intervention group received weekly online group training and counseling sessions for a duration of 8 weeks. After each session, participants were provided with a practice guide and audio recordings to support home practice. The control group did not receive any intervention during the study period.
Pre-tests and informed consent were obtained prior to randomization, while post-tests were conducted by the researchers at the end of the 8-week program. Upon completion of data collection, the Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program was also offered to the control group.
The program was based on the theoretical framework developed by Germer and Neff (2019) and Neff and Germer (2018), and structured as an eight-week curriculum centered around the concepts of mindfulness and self-compassion. Each session lasted approximately 90 minutes and was conducted once a week.
The content of the program was developed based on existing literature and training materials. Expert opinions were sought during the development process, including feedback from six faculty members-three from psychiatric nursing, two from public health nursing, and one from the field of guidance and psychological counseling. The final version of the program was shaped in accordance with these expert recommendations.
The primary outcome variables of the study were caregiver burden, life satisfaction, and coping styles. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Zarit Burden Interview, Satisfaction with Life Scale, and Coping Styles Inventory
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
SINGLE
Study Groups
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intervention group
Participants in the intervention group received weekly online group training and counseling sessions for a duration of 8 weeks. After each session, participants were provided with a practice guide and audio recordings to support home practice.
Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion
The intervention consisted of weekly online group training and counseling sessions over an 8-week period. Following each session, participants were provided with a practice guide and audio recordings to support home-based practice.
control group
The control group did not receive any intervention during the study period.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion
The intervention consisted of weekly online group training and counseling sessions over an 8-week period. Following each session, participants were provided with a practice guide and audio recordings to support home-based practice.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* The care recipient must be registered with the Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic of Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital and attend regular follow-up appointments
* Providing care for a period of at least 3 months within the last year
* Having access to a mobile phone or computer to participate in online sessions
Exclusion Criteria
* Having any chronic psychiatric illness
* Experiencing hearing, comprehension, or speech impairments
* Concurrent participation in a similar intervention program
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Neslihan Lok
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Neslihan Lok
Prof. Dr.
Principal Investigators
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Neslihan Lök, Prof. Dr.
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Selcuk University Faculty of Nursing
Locations
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Selcuk University
Konya, Selçuklu, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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23212021
Identifier Type: OTHER_GRANT
Identifier Source: secondary_id
2025-BK-01
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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