The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program on Care Burden, Life Satisfaction, and Coping Levels of Caregivers of Individuals With Schizophrenia

NCT06941909 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: 2025-BK-0123212021
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 44
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to examine the effect of the Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program on caregiver burden, life satisfaction, and coping with stress levels among caregivers of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. This is a randomized controlled trial with a parallel-group design. The study sample consists of caregivers of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who have applied to the psychiatry outpatient clinic of a university hospital within the past year. Caregivers who meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The program was delivered over eight weeks through group training and counseling sessions. The findings of this study are expected to guide the development of interventions targeting caregiver burden, life satisfaction, and coping strategies among caregivers. 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.

Conditions

Care Givers; Burden, Caregiver; Stress; Satisfaction With Life

Keywords

Care burden; Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Programme; Life Satisfaction; Coping with Stress; Schizophrenia.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Change in caregiver burden (Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale)

  Caregiver burden levels will be assessed using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale. Higher scores indicate greater burden. Comparison will be made between baseline and 8th week post-intervention.

  Baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention

• Change in life satisfaction as measured by the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)

  This outcome evaluates the effect of the Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program on life satisfaction levels among caregivers of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. The SWLS will be used to assess participants' perceptions of life satisfaction at baseline and post-intervention.

  Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

• Change in coping strategies as measured by the Coping Styles Inventory

  This outcome examines changes in coping styles (self-confident, optimistic, seeking social support, helpless, and submissive) in caregivers who participate in the Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program. The Coping Styles Inventory will be administered before and after the program to assess differences in adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies.

  Baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Change in self-confident coping style

  Baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention

• Change in optimistic coping style

  Baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention

• Change in seeking social support coping style

  Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

• Change in helpless coping style

  Baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention

• Change in submissive coping style

  Baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention

Study Arms (2)

intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

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.

Other: Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion

control group

NO INTERVENTION

The control group did not receive any intervention during the study period.

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion OTHER

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.

Also known as: Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program

intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Being 18 years of age or older and providing care for an individual diagnosed with schizophrenia according to ICD-10 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

You may not qualify if:

• Having a diagnosed organic mental disorder
• Having any chronic psychiatric illness
• Experiencing hearing, comprehension, or speech impairments
• Concurrent participation in a similar intervention program

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Neslihan Lok: lead

Study Sites (1)

Selcuk University

Konya, Selçuklu, 42130, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Caregiver Burden; Personal Satisfaction; Schizophrenia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Neslihan Lök, Prof. Dr.

  Selcuk University Faculty of Nursing

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Prof. Dr.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 16, 2025
• First Posted: April 24, 2025
• Study Start: January 13, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 20, 2024
• Study Completion: March 24, 2025
• Last Updated: April 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)