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ACT-Based Psychoeducation for Caregivers of Patients With Schizophrenia
Sponsor: Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to examine the effects of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based psychoeducation program on expressed emotion, perceived family burden, and psychological flexibility among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia attending a Community Mental Health Center. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Does ACT-based psychoeducation reduce expressed emotion among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia? * Does ACT-based psychoeducation reduce perceived family burden among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia? * Does ACT-based psychoeducation improve psychological flexibility among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia? Researchers will randomly assign eligible caregivers to either an intervention group receiving an 8-session ACT-based psychoeducation program or a control group receiving routine care. Participants will: * Complete assessment measures before the intervention (pre-test). * Participate in 8 ACT-based psychoeducation sessions if assigned to the intervention group. * Continue receiving routine care if assigned to the control group. * Complete assessment measures immediately after the intervention (post-test). * Complete follow-up assessments at 1 month and 3 months after the intervention.
Official title: The Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Based Psychoeducation Applied to Caregivers of Schizophrenia Patients Attending the Community Mental Health Center on Emotional Expression, Perceived Family Burden, and Psychological Flexibility: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-07-01
Completion Date
2027-01-15
Last Updated
2026-06-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-Based Psychoeducation Program
The intervention consists of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based psychoeducation program developed in accordance with expert opinions. The program is delivered in a group format and includes eight structured sessions lasting approximately 60-90 minutes each. Session topics include introduction to the program and ACT principles, contact with the present moment, acceptance, cognitive defusion, self-as-context (observing self), values, values-based actions, and review and evaluation of the psychoeducation process. The intervention is designed to reduce expressed emotion and perceived family burden and to improve psychological flexibility among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia attending a Community Mental Health Center.
Locations (1)
Nevşehir State Hospital Community Mental Health Center
Nevşehir, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)