Comparison of Two Web-Based Education/Support Programs for Partner Caregivers of People With Spinal Cord Injury
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Behavioral Inhibition/ Behavioral Activation Scale (BIS/BAS) score
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to compare the effect of two different types of education and support programs for partner caregivers of people with spinal cord injury (SCI).
Detailed Description
SCI particularly affects partners (spouses or other types of significant others), as they face changes in relationship dynamics and identity as they take on a caregiver role. The purpose of this research study is to compare the effect of two different types of education and support programs for partner caregivers of people with spinal cord injury (SCI).
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •At least 18 years old
- •Fluent in English (reading and writing)
- •Romanic partner of a person with SCI (regardless of martial status) for at least one year prior to injury
- •Live in a private residence with their partner with SCI
- •Partner is at least 3 months post discharge from inpatient rehabilitation
- •At least 6 months since their partner's injury
- •Provide care to their partner with SCI on a daily basis
- •Have access to the internet in a private location
Exclusion Criteria
- •Participant reports a diagnosis of a schizoaffective disorder, bipolar personality disorder, or severe depression
- •History of hospitalization for depression treatment
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Behavioral Inhibition/ Behavioral Activation Scale (BIS/BAS) score
Time Frame: Average scores obtained during baseline (pre-program) compared to scores obtained immediately after program completion.
Change in behavior and emotion, measured by the Behavioral Inhibition/ Behavioral Activation Scale. The extent to which behavior and emotions change over time will be measured with the Behavioral Inhibition/ Behavioral Activation Scale. The BIS/BAS scale is composed of three subscales; (1) drive, which measures the persistent pursuit of goals, (2) fun seeking, which measures the desire for new rewards and the willingness to approach a potentially rewarding event, and (3) reward responsiveness, which measures positive responses to rewarding outcomes.
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in Marit-Meuser Caregiver Grief Inventory (CGI) scores(End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline)
- Change in Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) scores(End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline)
- Change in NIH Toolbox Loneliness Survey (Fixed Form) scores(End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline)
- Change in Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale scores(End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline)
- Change in Couples Satisfaction Index scores(End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline)
- Change in Satisfaction with Life Scale scores(End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline)
- Changs in Duke Social Support Index (DSSI) scores(End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline)
- Change in Patient Health Questionnaire scores(End of program versus baseline; 3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline)
- Long-Term Change in Behavioral Inhibition/ Behavioral Activation Scale (BIS/BAS) score(3-months post intervention versus baseline, 6-months post intervention versus baseline)