SOSteniamoci: An Internet-based Intervention to Support Informal Caregivers.

SOSteniamoci: An Internet-based Intervention to Support Informal Caregivers.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy of internet intervention for informal caregivers in Italy in reducing their care-giving burden.

This intervention is going to take a form of an Internet-based Intervention (IBI) consisting of eight therapeutic modules. These are the themes, as listed chronologically: Introduction, Thoughts and Acceptance, Problem Solving, Stress and relaxation, Communication, Behavioural Activation, Worry and Anxiety, Maintenance. These themes were chosen after considering topics which might be the most useful for someone in a role of an informal caregiver, considering the trans-diagnostic nature of the intervention.

Effect of the intervention will be compared against a wait-list control group. Intervention is in Italian.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 18 years old or over and both gender;
2. spent at least the last couple of months providing care;
3. must have internet access and the ability to use a computer or any other compatible device;
4. must be able to complete a phone interview -

Exclusion Criteria:

1) having severe physical or mental impairments, psychiatric conditions or neurological disorders; 2) the person in need of care has a life expectancy below or approximately around 6 months; 3) not able to use a computer or an electronic device; 4) not able to complete a phone interview;

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