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Brief group psychoeducation for caregivers of individuals with bipolar disorder: A randomized controlled trial.
Hubbard, Alison A; McEvoy, Peter M; Smith, Laura; Kane, Robert T.
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  • Hubbard AA; School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, Australia.
  • McEvoy PM; School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, Australia; Centre for Clinical Interventions, Perth, Australia. Electronic address: peter.mcevoy@curtin.edu.au.
  • Smith L; Centre for Clinical Interventions, Perth, Australia.
  • Kane RT; School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, Australia.
J Affect Disord ; 200: 31-6, 2016 Aug.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27116364
BACKGROUND: Bipolar disorder is associated with significant impairment in personal and social functioning for the individual and their caregivers. Psychoeducation for caregivers is beneficial, but interventions have typically required a significant time commitment and have not assessed changes in self-efficacy. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a brief, two-session psychoeducational intervention for caregivers. It was hypothesized that the intervention would reduce caregiver burden and distress, and increase bipolar disorder knowledge and bipolar disorder self-efficacy. METHODS: Participants (N=32) were randomized to immediate or waitlist control conditions. The intervention involved two, 150-minute group sessions spaced one-week apart. At pre-, post-, and one-month follow-up participants completed the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21), Burden Assessment Scale, Knowledge of Bipolar Disorder Scale, and a Bipolar Disorder Self-efficacy Scale. RESULTS: Compared to the waitlist control group, the immediate treatment group demonstrated large and significant reductions in caregiver burden, and increases in bipolar disorder knowledge and bipolar disorder self-efficacy. These improvements maintained or increased to follow-up. No significant change was observed on the DASS-21. LIMITATIONS: Reliance on self-report and the sample comprised mostly of parents and partners, so it unclear if results generalize to other carer groups. CONCLUSIONS: Large and enduring improvements in carer burden, knowledge, and bipolar disorder self-efficacy can be achieved from a very brief, two-session intervention.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Educación en Salud / Cuidadores / Procesos de Grupo Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials Límite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: J Affect Disord Año: 2016 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Australia Pais de publicación: Países Bajos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Educación en Salud / Cuidadores / Procesos de Grupo Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials Límite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: J Affect Disord Año: 2016 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Australia Pais de publicación: Países Bajos