Feasibility Study for Spousal Caregivers Receiving a Telehealth Social Support Intervention

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. S95-S96
Author(s):  
Louise M. LaFramboise ◽  
Bernice C. Yates ◽  
Bunny Pozehl ◽  
Susan A. Barnason
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Spousal Caregivers ◽  
Support Intervention

scholarly journals Can autonomy support have an effect on type 2 diabetes glycemic control? Results of a cluster randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e001018
Author(s):  
Qingping Yun ◽  
Ying Ji ◽  
Shenglan Liu ◽  
Yang Shen ◽  
Xuewen Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Support Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Cluster Randomized

ObjectivesTo assess whether social support or autonomy support intervention for patients with type 2 diabetes can achieve glycemic control at the end of intervention, and to test whether the glycemic control effect can be maintained for a long time.Research design and methodsIn this cluster randomized controlled trial, 18 community healthcare stations (CHSs) were randomized to the following: (1) usual care group (UCG) offering regular public health management services, (2) social support group (SSG) providing 3-month social support intervention based on problem solving principles, and (3) autonomy support group (ASG) offering 3-month autonomy support intervention based on self-determination theory. A total of 364 patients registered in the CHSs were enrolled into either of the three groups. The primary outcome was hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and secondary outcomes were diabetes self-management (DSM) behaviors. Assessment was conducted at baseline and at 3 and 6 months.ResultsPatients in ASG achieved better HbA1c reduction at the end of intervention (0.53% or 7.23 mmol/mol, p<0.001) than those in the UCG and successfully maintained it up to 6 months (0.42% or 5.41 mmol/mol, p<0.001). However, patients in SSG did not experience significant change in HbA1c at 3 or 6 months when compared with patients in UCG. Besides, patients in both the SSG (0.12, p<0.05) and ASG (0.22, p<0.001) experienced improvement in exercise at 3 months. Patients in ASG sustained improvement in exercise up to 6 months (0.21, p<0.001), but those in the SSG did not.ConclusionsAutonomy support for patients with type 2 diabetes could help achieve glycemic control at the end of intervention and successfully maintain it up to 6 months. These findings indicate that autonomy support has positive long-term effects on DSM behaviors and glycemic control and can be recommended in future diabetes intervention programs.Trial registration numberChiCTR1900024354.

A Randomised Controlled Trial of a Social Support Intervention

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul R. Martin ◽  
John Reece ◽  
Sue Lauder ◽  
Andrew McClelland
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Support Intervention ◽  
Randomised Controlled

scholarly journals A randomized wait-list controlled trial of a social support intervention for caregivers of patients with primary malignant brain tumor

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maija Reblin ◽  
Dana Ketcher ◽  
Rachael McCormick ◽  
Veronica Barrios-Monroy ◽  
Steven K. Sutton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Wait List ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Caregiver Support ◽  
Support Intervention ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

Abstract Background Informal family caregivers constitute an important and increasingly demanding role in the cancer healthcare system. This is especially true for caregivers of patients with primary malignant brain tumors based on the rapid progression of disease, including physical and cognitive debilitation. Informal social network resources such as friends and family can provide social support to caregivers, which lowers caregiver burden and improves overall quality of life. However, barriers to obtaining needed social support exist for caregivers. To address this need, our team developed and is assessing a multi-component caregiver support intervention that uses a blend of technology and personal contact to improve caregiver social support. Methods We are currently conducting a prospective, longitudinal 2-group randomized controlled trial which compares caregivers who receive the intervention to a wait-list control group. Only caregivers directly receive the intervention, but the patient-caregiver dyads are enrolled so we can assess outcomes in both. The 8-week intervention consists of two components: (1) The electronic Social Network Assessment Program, a web-based tool to visualize existing social support resources and provide a tailored list of additional resources; and (2) Caregiver Navigation, including weekly phone sessions with a Caregiver Navigator to address caregiver social support needs. Outcomes are assessed by questionnaires completed by the caregiver (baseline, 4-week, 8-week) and the cancer patient (baseline, and 8-week). At 8 weeks, caregivers in the wait-list condition may opt into the intervention. Our primary outcome is caregiver well-being; we also explore patient well-being and caregiver and patient health care utilization. Discussion This protocol describes a study testing a novel social support intervention that pairs a web-based social network visualization tool and resource list (eSNAP) with personalized caregiver navigation. This intervention is responsive to a family-centered model of care and calls for clinical and research priorities focused on informal caregiving research. Trial registration clinicaltrials.gov, Registration number: NCT04268979; Date of registration: February 10, 2020, retrospectively registered.

scholarly journals Development and feasibility of Inlife: A pilot study of an online social support intervention for informal caregivers of people with dementia

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. e0183386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alieske E. H. Dam ◽  
Martin P. J. van Boxtel ◽  
Nico Rozendaal ◽  
Frans R. J. Verhey ◽  
Marjolein E. de Vugt
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Support Intervention ◽  
Online Social Support ◽  
People With Dementia

Adaptive Inferential Feedback Partner Training: An Augmented Cognitive-Behavioral Approach

2006 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roseanne DeFronzo Dobkin ◽  
Lesley A. Allen ◽  
Catherine Panzarella
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Behavioral Approach ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Support Intervention ◽  
Depressed Patients ◽  
Incremental Value ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
Adaptive Inferential Feedback

It has been clearly documented that social support exerts a salubrious impact on depression. Yet, standardized social support interventions, with the primary intent of alleviating a patient’s depression, have not been incorporated into evidence-based treatments for mood disorders. Not all types of support are necessarily beneficial. Inferential feedback is a subtype of social support that addresses an individual’s perception of the cause, meaning, and consequences of negative life events and may be either adaptive or maladaptive. A short-term adaptive inferential feedback (AIF) training manual was developed for the partners (e.g., friends, family members) of depressed patients. The present case examines the effectiveness of a standard 14-session cognitive-behavioral treatment augmented with 4 AIF partner-training sessions. Results suggest that this newly developed social support intervention may be feasible, well liked, and possibly beneficial to depressed patients. Further research is needed to investigate any incremental value of this intervention beyond standard cognitive-behavioral treatment.

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