The Relationship Between Education Status and Care Burden of Mothers of Individuals With Cerebral Palsy

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Cerebral Palsy

• Registration Number: NCT06635070
• Lead Sponsor: Muş Alparlan University

Brief Summary

This study, examines how maternal education affects caregiving burdens for children with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy requires long-term, intensive care, often leading to significant physical, emotional, and financial strain on caregivers. The study aims to assess whether higher maternal education is associated with lower care burdens, possibly due to increased access to resources or coping strategies, and whether lower educational levels result in greater challenges. A survey, combined with standardized measures such as the Caregiver Burden Scale, will be used to quantify the caregiving burden. The results are expected to inform policies or interventions aimed at reducing caregiver strain.

Detailed Description

This study titled "The Relationship Between the Education Status of Mothers and the Care Burden of Individuals with Cerebral Palsy" aims to explore how the education level of mothers influences their caregiving responsibilities and burdens while caring for individuals with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder affecting movement and muscle tone, often requires lifelong caregiving, which can be physically, emotionally, and financially demanding.

The study seeks to investigate whether mothers with higher levels of education experience lower care burdens due to greater access to resources, knowledge of coping strategies, or better healthcare utilization. Conversely, the study will also examine if mothers with lower educational attainment face more significant challenges due to limited access to support systems or information.

The research will involve a mixed-methods approach, including a survey to assess the education level of mothers and the care burden they experience. Specific tools to measure care burden, such as the Caregiver Burden Scale, will be employed. The findings aim to provide insights into the role of education in mitigating caregiving challenges and inform potential interventions or policies that could support caregivers in these situations.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-10
• Study First Submitted: 2024-10-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-10-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-10-09
• Study First Posted: 2024-10-10
• Last Update Posted: 2024-10-10
• Study Start: 2024-10-21
• Primary Completion: 2024-12-09
• Study Completion: 2024-12-16

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

• Having a child who is receiving education in special education institutions
• The child's diagnosis was made at least 6 months ago
• The disabled individuals must be between the ages of 0-18

Exclusion Criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview	one month	This scale was developed to assess the stress experienced by those who provide care to a person in need of care or to an elderly person. This scale can be completed by the caregivers themselves or by the researcher. It consists of 22 questions that determine the effect of caregiving on the person's life. The items in the scale are mostly emotional and social. The Turkish validity and reliability were made by Özer et al. in 2006. The scale is graded on a score of 0-4 for each question. Verbal use in the survey is never, rarely, sometimes, often, almost always. Total scores between 0-21 are classified as low or none, between 21-40 as mild or moderate, between 41-60 as moderately severe, and between 61-88 as severe burden. A high scale score indicates that the caregiver is experiencing a lot of distress.