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| Name | Class |
|---|---|
| Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University | OTHER |
| Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University | OTHER |
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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative psychiatric nursing intervention in reducing caregiver burden and enhancing psychological resilience and positive emotional outcomes among family caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder. Family caregivers often experience significant psychological stress and emotional challenges due to the chronic and recurrent nature of bipolar disorder.
This interventional study was conducted among family caregivers recruited from the Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University. Participants received a structured psychiatric nursing intervention designed to improve coping strategies, emotional regulation, and resilience.
The outcomes of the study include changes in caregiver burden, psychological resilience, and positive emotional outcomes following the intervention. The findings are expected to contribute to improving mental health support for caregivers and enhancing the quality of care provided to patients with bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression, which significantly affects both patients and their family caregivers. Caregivers often experience substantial psychological burden, stress, and reduced emotional well-being.
This study was designed as an interventional study to assess the effectiveness of an innovative psychiatric nursing intervention aimed at improving caregiver outcomes. The intervention focuses on psychoeducation, stress management, coping strategies, and emotional support to enhance psychological resilience and positive emotional outcomes.
The study was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt, and involved family caregivers of patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Participants were exposed to a structured psychiatric nursing intervention delivered over a defined period.
Primary outcomes include reduction in caregiver burden and improvement in psychological resilience, while secondary outcomes include enhancement of positive emotional states. Standardized assessment tools were used to evaluate outcomes before and after the intervention.
The results of this study are expected to provide evidence for the effectiveness of psychiatric nursing interventions in supporting caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder and improving their psychological well-being.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Nursing Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants in this group received a structured psychiatric nursing intervention designed to reduce caregiver burden and enhance psychological resilience and positive emotional outcomes among family caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder. |
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| Control Group | No Intervention | Participants in this group received routine care without the structured psychiatric nursing intervention. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Nursing Intervention | Behavioral | A structured psychiatric nursing intervention including psychoeducation, stress management, coping strategies, and emotional support aimed at improving caregiver outcomes. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in caregiver burden from baseline to 12 weeks after the intervention, measured using the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). | Caregiver burden will be assessed using the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), a validated instrument measuring the perceived burden among caregivers. Scores range from lower to higher values, with higher scores indicating greater caregiver burden. Changes in scores from baseline to 12 weeks post-intervention will be analyzed. | Baseline and 12 weeks after the intervention |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in positive emotional outcomes from baseline to 12 weeks after the intervention, measured using a validated emotional well-being scale. | Psychological resilience will be measured using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), a validated scale assessing the ability to cope with stress and adversity. Higher scores indicate greater resilience. Changes from baseline to 12 weeks post-intervention will be evaluated. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in positive emotional outcomes from baseline to 12 weeks after the intervention, measured using a validated emotional well-being scale. | Positive emotional outcomes will be assessed using a validated emotional well-being scale. The scale evaluates positive affect and emotional stability, with higher scores reflecting better emotional well-being. Changes from baseline to 12 weeks after the intervention will be analyzed. |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Yahya khatatbeh, phd | Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University | Shibīn al Kawm | Menoufia | Egypt |
Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared. The study data are confidential and were collected for research purposes only. Access to the data is restricted to the research team.
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001714 | Bipolar Disorder |
| D000084802 | Caregiver Burden |
| D000092862 | Psychological Well-Being |
| ID | Term |
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| D000068105 | Bipolar and Related Disorders |
| D019964 | Mood Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
| D013315 | Stress, Psychological |
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Participants were assigned to a single group and received a structured psychiatric nursing intervention. Outcomes were assessed before and after the intervention to evaluate its effectiveness.
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This study was conducted as an open-label trial. No blinding was applied due to the nature of the psychiatric nursing intervention.
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| Baseline and 12 weeks after the intervention |
| Baseline and 12 weeks after the intervention |
| D001526 |
| Behavioral Symptoms |
| D001519 | Behavior |
| D010549 | Personal Satisfaction |