A Study on Self-Compassion,Depression,and Quality of Life Among Primary Caregivers of People With Dementia

Recruiting

• Conditions: Dementia

• Registration Number: NCT06301269
• Lead Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the correlation between self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of persons with dementia.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. What is the current status of self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of persons with dementia?

2. Are there differences in self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of persons with dementia based on different background variables?

3. What is the correlation between self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of persons with dementia?

Participants will fill out the questionnaire to complete the study.

Detailed Description

The study design of this research is cross-sectional. The participants are primary caregivers of dementia patients diagnosed by specialists, aged 18 and above, who spend 8 hours or more daily (including overnight caregivers) providing care. Data is collected using instruments including the Self-Compassion Scale, the PHQ-9 Scale (Patient Health Questionnaire,PHQ-9）, and the Quality-of-Life Scale to investigate the relationship between self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of dementia patients.

The study uses independent samples t-tests and one-way ANOVA( analysis of variance,ANOVA) to explore differences in self-compassion, depression, and quality of life among primary caregivers of dementia patients based on different background variables. Pearson correlation is used to analyze the relationships between these variables. Finally, linear regression is used to predict the performance of primary caregivers of dementia patients in self-compassion, depression, and quality of life.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-03
• Study First Submitted: 2024-03-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-03-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-03-03
• Study First Posted: 2024-03-08
• Last Update Posted: 2024-03-08
• Study Start: 2024-03-10
• Primary Completion: 2024-05-30
• Study Completion: 2024-07-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

1. primary caregivers of dementia patients diagnosed by specialists
2. aged 18 and above
3. who spend 8 hours or more daily (including overnight caregivers) providing care

Exclusion Criteria

1. Those who do not agree to participate in the research
2. Caregivers in a paid relationship with dementia patients, such as foreign domestic helpers and government-provided resident care attendant

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
PHQ-9 Scale	The participants will spend 5-10 minutes completing the questionnaire during the study	The PHQ-9 Scale, measured using the PHQ-9 Scale, reflects the level of depression among primary caregivers of people with dementia.
Self-Compassion Scale	The participants will spend 5-10 minutes completing the questionnaire during the study	The self-compassion score, measured using the Self-Compassion Scale, reflects the level of self-compassion among primary caregivers of people with dementia.
Quality-of-Life Scale	The participants will spend 5-10 minutes completing the questionnaire during the study	The Quality-of-Life Scale , measured using the Quality-of-Life Scale , reflects the level of Quality-of-Life among primary caregivers of people with dementia.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

National Taiwan University Hospital; 🇨🇳 Taipei, Taiwan