A randomised controlled trial on the effect of problem-solving based bibliotherapy in improving general wellbeing and lowering distress in primary caregivers of family members with first-episode psychosis.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: General wellbeing for caregivers of first episode psychosis care recipients; Coping levels for caregivers of first episode psychosis care recipients; Distress levels for caregivers of first episode psychosis care recipients; Expressed emotion for caregivers of first episode psychosis care recipients; Experience of caregiving; Mental Health - Psychosis and personality disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000064202
• Lead Sponsor: Australian Rotary Health Research Fund

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-01-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

1. Primary caregiver/s to a family member or friend (aged 15-24 years) diagnosed with first episode psychosis.
2. Has never been provided with specialist family interventions to support them in their care giving role.
3. Able to read, write and communicate in conversational English.

Exclusion Criteria

Caregiver with severe mental illness.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified