A Brief Mind-Body Program to Support Military and Veteran Caregiver Wellness: a Pilot Study
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Enrollment
- 55
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to test the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of a brief, online, mind-body wellness program to reduce stress and promote resilience in military caregivers.
Detailed Description
The investigators are piloting a brief, online, mind-body program to reduce stress in military caregivers. Eligible participants are, 1) At least 18 years old 2) Serving as military caregivers and 3) have regular access to a smartphone or computer. The investigators have adapted the SMART-3RP into a brief podcast, which we plan to administer daily. Participants will be administered questionnaires at baseline, mid-program, and post-program to assess for symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. Participants will be compensated for completing all measures.
Investigators
Eric Bui, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Military Caregivers
- •18 years of age
- •Regular Access to smartphone or computer
Exclusion Criteria
- •Non-Military Caregivers
- •Under 18 years of age
- •No regular access to smartphone or computer
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
Time Frame: 1 month
total score ranges 0-40
Secondary Outcomes
- Medical Symptom Checklist (MSCL)(1 month)
- PROMIS - Satisfaction with Participation in Social Roles - Short Form (SPSR):(1 month)
- PROMIS - Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities - Short Form 4A (ASPRA):(1 month)
- Generalized Anxeity Disorder-7 (GAD-7)(1 month)
- Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8)(1 month)