A Study on Self-Compassion,Depression,and Quality of Life Among Primary Caregivers of People With Dementia

NCT06301269 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 202312124RINA
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 160
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the correlation between self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of persons with dementia. The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. 1.What is the current status of self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of persons with dementia?
2. 2.Are there differences in self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of persons with dementia based on different background variables?
3. 3.What is the correlation between self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of persons with dementia?

Conditions

Dementia

Keywords

dementia; self-compassion; Primary Caregivers

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Self-Compassion Scale

  The self-compassion score, measured using the Self-Compassion Scale, reflects the level of self-compassion among primary caregivers of people with dementia.

  The participants will spend 5-10 minutes completing the questionnaire during the study

• PHQ-9 Scale

  The PHQ-9 Scale, measured using the PHQ-9 Scale, reflects the level of depression among primary caregivers of people with dementia.

  The participants will spend 5-10 minutes completing the questionnaire during the study

• Quality-of-Life Scale

  The Quality-of-Life Scale , measured using the Quality-of-Life Scale , reflects the level of Quality-of-Life among primary caregivers of people with dementia.

  The participants will spend 5-10 minutes completing the questionnaire during the study

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 99 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The study will include primary caregivers of people with dementia. Participants will be adults aged 18 years and older who are currently providing care for a family member , Participants will be recruited from NTUH Neurology ward and Out-Patient Departments (OPD).

You may qualify if:

• primary caregivers of dementia patients diagnosed by specialists
• aged 18 and above
• who spend 8 hours or more daily (including overnight caregivers) providing care

You may not qualify if:

• Those who do not agree to participate in the research
• Caregivers in a paid relationship with dementia patients, such as foreign domestic helpers and government-provided resident care attendant

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Taiwan University Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, 100, Taiwan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dementia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Wen Lin Ye

CONTACT

02-2312 3456; vovo951357@ntuh.gov.tw

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: FAMILY BASED
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 3, 2024
• First Posted: March 8, 2024
• Study Start: March 10, 2024
• Primary Completion: May 30, 2024
• Study Completion: July 30, 2024
• Last Updated: March 8, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-03

Locations

TW (1)