In this mixed methods study, the main goals are to determine the effect of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) on quality of life (quantitative study) and to describe the influence of SFBT on the experiences, emotions and behaviors of the…
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Condition
- Dementia and amnestic conditions
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The main study parameter is the group difference in the trajectories of quality
of life from pre-, to directly post- and six months post-treatment.
Secondary outcome
The secondary study parameters are the group differences in the trajectories of
depressive symptoms, solution focused skills and caregiver strain from pre-, to
directly post- and six months post-treatment.
Furthermore, we will perform a cost-effectiveness study.
Background summary
Rising numbers of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD-)patients are
visiting memory clinics in the Netherlands, while there are currently no
evidence-based psychological therapies available that can help relieve
psychological complaints in patients and their caregivers.
Study objective
In this mixed methods study, the main goals are to determine the effect of
solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) on quality of life (quantitative study)
and to describe the influence of SFBT on the experiences, emotions and
behaviors of the participants (qualitative study). Secondary objectives are to
determine the effect on depression, solution focused skills and caregiver
strain.
Study design
The study is a combination of a randomized controlled trial (quantitative
study) and interpretative group analysis (qualitative study).
Intervention
One group receives five telephone sessions (45-60 minutes) of SFBT, while the
other group receives care as usual.
Study burden and risks
The study is associated with a low amount of burden. Patients and their
caregivers will be visited at their home for the outcome measurements (or these
will be mailed where possible/feasible). In the active treatment arm,
participation will entail three study visits and five telephone calls; care as
usual entails three study visits. At these three visits (pre-, directly post-
and 6 months post-treatment), questionnaires are administered to the patient
and caregiver.
Dr. Molewaterplein 40
Rotterdam 3015 GD
NL
Dr. Molewaterplein 40
Rotterdam 3015 GD
NL
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Inclusion criteria
* Patient and caregiver have visited the multicultural memory clinic; all
diagnostic assessments (neuropsychological assessment, MRI etc.) have been
completed
* Patient was referred for cognitive complaints
* Patient and caregiver are willing and able to give informed consent
* Male or female, aged 18 years or above for caregivers, 30 years or above for
patients.
Exclusion criteria
* If severe psychiatric disorders requiring active treatment are present, as
judged during the multidisciplinary meetings of the Alzheimer Center.
* If the patient is unable to provide informed consent due to severe cognitive
impairment, e.g. as shown by an inability to complete the screening measures of
the neuropsychological assessment, or floor effects on more than one cognitive
domain
* If the patient is too impaired in speech or language comprehension to
participate in the intervention, as judged by the investigator
Design
Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL68385.078.18 |