Psychiatric Nursing Intervention for Caregivers of Patients With Bipolar Disorder (BD-Care)
From Caregiver Burden to Psychological Resilience and Positive Emotional Outcomes: The Effectiveness of Innovative Psychiatric Nursing Intervention Among Family Caregivers of Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Sponsor: Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University
Listed as NCT07548359, this observational or N/A phase trial focuses on Bipolar Disorder and Caregiver Burden and remains completed. Sponsored by Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University, it has been updated 1 time since 2024, reflecting limited change activity. Mental health research at this phase helps define safety and dosing parameters for future study.
Study Description(click to expand)Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression, which significantly affects both patients and their family caregivers. Caregivers often experience substantial psychological burden, stress, and reduced emotional well-being.
This study was designed as an interventional study to assess the effectiveness of an innovative psychiatric nursing intervention aimed at improving caregiver outcomes. The intervention focuses on psychoeducation, stress management, coping strategies, and emotional support to enhance psychological resilience and positive emotional outcomes.
The study was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt, and involved family caregivers of patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Participants were exposed to a structured psychiatric nursing intervention delivered over a defined period.
Primary outcomes include reduction in caregiver burden and improvement in psychological resilience, while secondary outcomes include enhancement of positive emotional states. Standardized assessment tools were used to evaluate outcomes before and after the intervention.
The results of this study are expected to provide evidence for the effectiveness of psychiatric nursing interventions in supporting caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder and improving their psychological well-being.
Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression, which significantly affects both patients and their family caregivers. Caregivers often experience substantial psychological burden, stress, and reduced emotional well-being.
This study was designed as an interventional study to assess the effectiveness of an innovative psychiatric nursing intervention aimed at improving caregiver outcomes. The intervention focuses on psychoeducation, stress management, coping strategies, and emotional support to enhance psychological resilience and positive emotional outcomes.
The study was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt, and involved family caregivers of patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Participants were exposed to a structured psychiatric nursing intervention delivered over a defined period.
Primary outcomes include reduction in caregiver burden and improvement in psychological resilience, while secondary outcomes include enhancement of positive emotional states. Standardized assessment tools were used to evaluate outcomes before and after the intervention.
The results of this study are expected to provide evidence for the effectiveness of psychiatric nursing interventions in supporting caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder and improving their psychological well-being.
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1 version recordedEligibility Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative psychiatric nursing intervention in reducing caregiver burden and enhancing psychological resilience and positive emotional outcomes among family caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder. Family caregivers often experience significant psychological stress and emotional challenges due to the chronic and recurrent nature of bipolar disorder. This interventional study was conducted among family caregivers recruited from the Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University. Participants received a structured psychiatric nursing intervention designed to improve coping strategies, emotional regulation, and resilience. The outcomes of the study include changes in caregiver burden, psychological resilience, and positive emotional outcomes following the intervention. The findings are expected to contribute to improving mental health support for caregivers and enhancing the quality of care provided to patients with bipolar disorder.
Contact Information
- Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University
- Menoufia University
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
For direct contact, visit the study record on ClinicalTrials.gov .