Determinants of Stress and Stigma Among Caregivers of Psychiatric Patients: The Effect of a Video-Based Orientation Intervention and Feature Importance Analysis Using SVR
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Parents' Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale (PISMI)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Determinants of Stress and Stigma Among Caregivers of Psychiatric Patients: The Effect of a Video-Based Orientation Intervention
Conducted by:
Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University (KTU)
Purpose of the Study:
This study aims to examine the stress and stigma experienced by first-degree relatives (parent, spouse, or child) of patients hospitalized in a psychiatric unit, and to evaluate the effect of a video-based orientation training on these experiences.
Where and When Is the Study Conducted? The study will take place in the psychiatric ward of KTU Farabi Hospital between July 15 and September 30, 2025.
Who Can Participate?
You can take part in this study if you are:
A first-degree relative of a psychiatric inpatient,
18 years of age or older,
Able to read, write, and communicate verbally,
Willing to participate voluntarily.
What Will Happen During the Study?
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:
Intervention group: Will receive video-based orientation training.
Control group: Will receive standard routine orientation.
The video training includes four sessions (each lasting about 45-60 minutes). These sessions cover:
Introduction to the psychiatric unit and the research,
What stigma means and how it affects caregivers,
Basic information about mental illnesses and treatment,
How to understand and cope with stigma.
You will be asked to complete two short questionnaires: one before and one week after the training. These help us understand your stress levels and feelings of stigma.
Confidentiality and Ethics:
This study has been approved by the Scientific Research Ethics Committee of Karadeniz Technical University. All information you provide will be kept confidential and used only for scientific purposes. Your participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw from the study at any time without giving a reason.
Contact Information:
If you would like more information, feel free to contact the research team.
Detailed Description
Determinants of Stress and Stigma Among Caregivers of Psychiatric Patients: The Effect of a Video-Based Orientation Intervention and Feature Importance Analysis Using Support Vector Regression
Conducted by:Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University (KTU)
Overview and Purpose of the Study:This scientific study is designed to explore the emotional and social challenges faced by family members who care for individuals with mental illness. In particular, it focuses on two common experiences: stress and stigma.
The goal is to assess whether a specially prepared video-based orientation training can help reduce the perceived stress levels and the feelings of being stigmatized among caregivers. By participating in this study, you will contribute to valuable research that can improve future support programs for families like yours.
What Is Stigma and Why Is It Important?"Stigma" refers to the negative beliefs and attitudes that society may hold about mental illness. Unfortunately, these beliefs do not only affect individuals with mental illness-they can also impact their families and caregivers. You may have experienced situations where people judged you or treated you differently because you care for someone with a psychiatric condition. This study aims to help reduce such experiences by offering accurate information, emotional support, and tools for coping.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 100 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •First-degree relatives (mother, father, spouse, or child) of patients admitted to the psychiatric inpatient unit
- •Age 18 years or older
- •Willing to participate voluntarily
- •Able to read and write, and to communicate verbally well enough to complete the study instruments -
Exclusion Criteria
- •Individuals with a current psychiatric diagnosis based on DSM-5 criteria
- •History of alcohol or substance use
- •Diagnosed with dementia or other organic mental disorders
Arms & Interventions
Experimental Group
First-degree relatives of psychiatric inpatients who receive a structure Video-based orientation program with four sessions over one week. Sessions cover stigma, mental illness education, and coping strategies, led by psychiatric nurses. Pre- and post-tests assess outcomes.
Intervention: Video-based orientation program (Behavioral)
Control group
Participants receive standard verbal orientation routinely provided in the hospital, without structured sessions or video materials.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Parents' Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale (PISMI)
Time Frame: Baseline (pre-test) and 1 week after intervention (post-test)
The PISMI is a 29-item self-report instrument developed by Boyd-Ritsher et al. (2003) to measure internalized stigma in parents of individuals with mental illness. It includes five subscales: Alienation, Stereotype Endorsement, Perceived Discrimination, Social Withdrawal, and Resistance to Stigma. Items are rated on a 4-point Likert scale. Higher scores indicate greater levels of internalized stigma. The Turkish version was adapted by Gül Dikeç et al. (2019).
Secondary Outcomes
- Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14)(Baseline (pre-test) and 1 week after intervention (post-test))
Investigators
Merve Aydın
Associate Profesor
Karadeniz Technical University