Effectiveness of a stress management training program in reducing caregiver burden and perceived stress among families of Long-Stay ICU patients
NCT ID NCT07812376
First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Summary
This research helps to close an important gap in the provision of care to ICU families and introduces a structured and accessible psychological intervention to family caregivers of long-stay ICU patients. The findings are expected to contribute to the integration of stress management training in family-centered nursing practices and contribute to improved psychological well-being of the caregivers of families in intensive care settings.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 50 people
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- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older. * Identified as the primary caregiver or main family companion of a patient admitted to the ICU. * The patient has had an ICU stay of more than 10 consecutive days. * Able to communicate verbally and complete the study questionnaires. * Have access to a smartphone, tablet, computer, or other digital device with internet access to participate in the training sessions. * Willing and able to provide written informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * A history of a psychiatric disorder that substantially impairs their ability to understand the study procedures, communicate effectively, or complete the study questionnaires reliably.
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