Mindful Parenting - A Single Case Experimental Design Study

NCT05779527 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: EC.22.08.09.6601R2
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 12
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Some parents of children living with a visible difference can experience heightened stress due to the associated challenges of this. Parent's views of the child's visible difference and their responses to the child are important. Mindful parenting approaches have been found to reduce stress or distress for parents of children with disabilities, physical health problems and skin conditions. This study will be completed with a small number of participants (around six to 12). Participants will be parents or carers of a child living with a visible difference aged four to 16 years, who are experiencing stress. Parents or carers will complete an online mindful parenting intervention (called Two Hearts) including video content, audio files and a workbook, over six weeks. Over the twelve-week study period participants will also provide the following information which will be compared over time:

• Complete four group support sessions during the intervention via videoconferencing
• Complete questionnaires at four timepoints
• Provide information about their use of the intervention materials and home practice weekly
• Answer two questions daily via text message about parenting stress levels We hope to learn about the initial effects of the mindful parenting programme for parents or carers of children living with a visible difference. We also hope to learn whether parents or carers find completing an online programme possible and practical. Finally, we hope to learn what parents' or carers' views are of the online programme and whether this type of intervention in online format would be helpful for other parents or carers.

Conditions

Parenting; Alopecia; Skin Condition; Limb Difference; Neurofibromatoses; Craniofacial; Cleft Lip and Palate

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (84)

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 1

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 2

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 3

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 4

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 5

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 6

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 7

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 8

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 9

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 10

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 11

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 12

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 13

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 14

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 15

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 16

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 17

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 18

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 19

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 20

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 21

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 22

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 23

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 24

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 25

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 26

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 27

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 28

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 29

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 30

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 31

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 32

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 33

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 34

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 35

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 36

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 37

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 38

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 39

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 40

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 41

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 42

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 43

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 44

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 45

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 46

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 47

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 48

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 49

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 50

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 51

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 52

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 53

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 54

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 55

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 56

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 57

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 58

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 59

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 60

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 61

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 62

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 63

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 64

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 65

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 66

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 67

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 68

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 69

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 70

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 71

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 72

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 73

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 74

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 75

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 76

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 77

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 78

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 79

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 80

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 81

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 82

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 83

• Parenting Stress (unique to each participant)

  Parents will identify two targets for desired change around parenting stress related to the child's visible difference. It is intended that participants will identify one target area for improvement (positive target) and one for reduction (negative target). Questions will be rated on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely). Idiographic measures will be completed via text message. Text messages will be sent via a secure online provider (PageOne's Janet txt). Example targets include: be more present in interactions with my child and be grumpy or respond abruptly with my child less.

  Day 84

Secondary Outcomes (12)

• Parenting Stress Index 4th Edition Short Form

  Baseline

• Parenting Stress Index 4th Edition Short Form

  Pre-intervention (week 2)

• Parenting Stress Index 4th Edition Short Form

  Post-intervention (week 8)

• Parenting Stress Index 4th Edition Short Form

  Follow up (week 12)

• Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting scale

  Baseline

Other Outcomes (8)

• Participant evaluation of the Mindful Parenting Programme

  Follow up (week 12)

• Exit interview to gather feedback on participant experience of participation in the study

  Follow up (week 12)

• Levels of participant engagement with intervention materials and home practice exercises

  Week 3

Study Arms (1)

Online Mindful Parenting Programme

EXPERIMENTAL

Parents or carers will be invited to complete a six week online mindful parenting programme comprising online video, audio and written content plus four group support sessions via videoconferencing.

Behavioral: Mindful Parenting Programme

Interventions

Mindful Parenting Programme BEHAVIORAL

Online Mindful Parenting Programme with group support sessions

Also known as: Two Hearts

Online Mindful Parenting Programme

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 16 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Parents aged over 16 years, of children aged between four (4)-16 years living with a visible difference
• All types and aetiologies of child visible differences including any scarring, condition, disability, or mark that affects a person's appearance, with confirmation via self-report
• Parent experiencing self-reported stress associated with the child's visible difference
• Able to communicate in verbal and written English
• Access to a computer/tablet with an active internet connection

You may not qualify if:

• Parent currently accessing psychological therapy for their own wellbeing, including parenting programmes
• Parent experiencing active thoughts of suicide or self-injury
• Parent experienced a psychotic episode or engaged in deliberate self-injury over the past year
• Parent commenced medications for mood in the last two months
• Parent previously accessed a mindful parenting intervention
• Child currently in an acute phase following a physical injury
• Only one parent or carer per household can take part

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cardiff University: lead
• University of Canterbury: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Cardiff University

Cardiff, United Kingdom

RECRUITING

Related Publications (11)

• Abidin, R. (2012). Parenting Stress Index-Fourth Edition (PSI-4). Lutz, FL: Psychological Assessment Resources.

  BACKGROUND

• Bögels, S., & Restifo, K. (2013). Mindful parenting: A guide for mental health practitioners. Springer Science & Business Media.

  BACKGROUND

• Dempsey L, Dowling M, Larkin P, Murphy K. Sensitive Interviewing in Qualitative Research. Res Nurs Health. 2016 Dec;39(6):480-490. doi: 10.1002/nur.21743. Epub 2016 Jul 19.

  PMID: 27434172 BACKGROUND

• Emerson, L. M., Aktar, E., de Bruin, E., Potharst, E., & Bögels, S. (2019). Mindful Parenting in Secondary Child Mental Health: Key Parenting Predictors of Treatment Effects. Mindfulness, 1-11.

  BACKGROUND

• Heapy C, Norman P, Emerson LM, Murphy R, Bogels S, Thompson AR. Mindful parenting intervention for parents of children with skin conditions: a single group experimental cases series. Behav Cogn Psychother. 2022 Sep;50(5):462-480. doi: 10.1017/S1352465822000170. Epub 2022 Apr 25.

  PMID: 35466907 BACKGROUND

• Jacobson NS, Truax P. Clinical significance: a statistical approach to defining meaningful change in psychotherapy research. J Consult Clin Psychol. 1991 Feb;59(1):12-9. doi: 10.1037//0022-006x.59.1.12.

  PMID: 2002127 BACKGROUND

• Kabat-Zinn, J. (2013). Full Catastrophe Living, Revised Edition: How to Cope with Stress, Pain and Illness Using Mindfulness Meditation: Hachette uK.

  BACKGROUND

• Morley, S., & Dowzer, C. (2014). The Leeds Reliable Change Indicator. University of Leeds.

  BACKGROUND

• Parker RI, Vannest KJ, Davis JL, Sauber SB. Combining nonoverlap and trend for single-case research: Tau-U. Behav Ther. 2011 Jun;42(2):284-99. doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2010.08.006. Epub 2011 Feb 3.

  PMID: 21496513 BACKGROUND

• Sherwood, A. (2020). Mindful Parenting Brief Online Intervention: Exploring Program Feasibility and Initial Effects. Griffith University Gold Coast,

  BACKGROUND

• Vannest, K. J., Parker, R. I., Gonen, O., & Adiguzel, T. (2016). Single Case Research: Web Based Calculators for Scr Analysis. Retrieved from http://www.singlecaseresearch.org/

  BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alopecia; Skin Diseases; Neurofibromatoses; Cleft Lip

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Hypotrichosis; Hair Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases; Pathological Conditions, Anatomical; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Neurofibroma; Nerve Sheath Neoplasms; Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue; Neoplasms by Histologic Type; Neoplasms; Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary; Neurocutaneous Syndromes; Nervous System Diseases; Heredodegenerative Disorders, Nervous System; Neurodegenerative Diseases; Genetic Diseases, Inborn; Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities; Lip Diseases; Mouth Diseases; Stomatognathic Diseases; Mouth Abnormalities; Stomatognathic System Abnormalities; Congenital Abnormalities

Study Officials

• Professor Thompson

  Cardiff University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Abigail Clifton, BSc

CONTACT

+44(0)2920870582; cliftona3@cardiff.ac.uk

Professor Thompson

CONTACT

+44(0)2920870582; thompsona18@cardiff.ac.uk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Single Case Experimental Design

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 20, 2022
• First Posted: March 22, 2023
• Study Start: January 3, 2023
• Primary Completion: March 28, 2023
• Study Completion: April 14, 2023
• Last Updated: March 22, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

GB (1)