AIM - The aim of the proposed study is to evaluate the (cost)effectiveness of *Dementie de Baas*. Research questions are: 1. a. Will the intervention generate superior health gains over care-as-usual in terms of a clinically significant change in…
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depressieve klachten en gevoelens van belasting
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Primary outcome
OUTCOMES -The primary outcome is depressive symptoms.
Secondary outcome
Secondary outcomes are symptoms of anxiety, feelings of burden, self-perceived
pressure from informal care, feelings of competence, (health-related) quality
of life and costs (direct medical and non-medical costs and indirect costs).
Background summary
INTRODUCTION - *Dementie de Baas* (or in English *Mastery over Dementia*) is a
recently developed internet course for family caregivers of people with
dementia under the guidance of a health care psychologist. The intervention is
focused on the empowerment of family caregivers with the aim to improve their
psychological well-being in general and reduce their depressive symptoms in
particular. Family caregivers were closely involved in the development.
Study objective
AIM - The aim of the proposed study is to evaluate the (cost)effectiveness of
*Dementie de Baas*. Research questions are: 1. a. Will the intervention
generate superior health gains over care-as-usual in terms of a clinically
significant change in depressive symptoms, symptoms of anxiety and feelings of
burden? 1b. And will these effects be maintained up to 12 months? 2. Will the
intervention be cost-effective in comparison with *care-as-usual* for QALYs
gained?
Study design
DESIGN - The study is a pragmatic randomized controlled trial with two parallel
groups. Measurements will be conducted in the experimental condition at
baseline, after 4 lessons (1,5-2 months after start) and after all 9 lessons
(4-6 months after start) and 3 and 6 months after finishing the course to
measure effect maintenace over time. The controlgroup (information condition)
will receive measurements at baseline and 2 and 6 months after baseline.
Intervention
INTERVENTION - Dementie de Baas (indicated prevention) focuses on helping
caregivers to help themselves in preventing depressive symptoms as much as
possible under the guidance of counselor. After a course consisting of 8
sessions and a booster session, ongoing forum participation is offered.
Caregivers can be reached in an early stage of the caregiving process,
including those who have not sought help for the person with dementia yet.
Study burden and risks
Filling out the questionnaires online will take no longer than one hour.
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Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
- informal caregivers of people with dementia (partners, children (in law), other family members, friends)
- A score on the CES-D between 12 and 26
- having a pc with internet access and being able to use it
- informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
- severe mental health problems (e.g. suicidal problems or high scores on the CES-D) warranting immediate medical attention or likely to interfere with participation in the preventive course;
- current treatment for mental disorders.
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Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL27434.097.09 |
| OMON | NL-OMON20265 |