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NCT Number: NCT07434440

Nurse-Led Psychoeducation for Caregivers Receiving Home Health Care (N-PRO CARE)

This randomized controlled trial aimed to examine the effect of a nurse-led psychoeducation programme on self-efficacy and psychological resilience among caregivers of patients receiving home health care. Caregivers were randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving a structured psychoeducation programme or a control group receiving usual care. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and one week after completion of the intervention using validated measurement tools.

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Key information

Conditions

Caregiver Burden Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Psychological Resilience Self-Efficacy Stress, Psychological

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

A State Hospital Home Health Care Unit

Bartın, Amasra, 74100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Caregivers of patients receiving home health care often face physical, emotional, and psychosocial challenges that may negatively affect their well-being and caregiving capacity. Strengthening caregivers' psychological resources, such as self-efficacy and psychological resilience, is essential for improving both caregiver outcomes and the quality of care provided to patients.

This study was designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured, nurse-led psychoeducation programme delivered to caregivers of patients receiving home health care. A total of 42 caregivers were randomly allocated to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group received a six-week psychoeducation programme consisting of weekly individual sessions lasting approximately 45 minutes, delivered in the home setting. The programme included education on caregiving skills, infection control, nutrition and mobilization, pressure injury prevention, urinary catheter care, as well as strategies to enhance self-efficacy and psychological resilience.

The control group received routine home health care services without additional psychoeducation. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Adult Psychological Resilience Scale at baseline and one week after completion of the intervention. The primary outcomes of the study were changes in caregivers' self-efficacy and psychological resilience levels following the psychoeducation programme.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged 18 years or older
  • Providing care to a patient receiving home health care for at least two months
  • Able to read and write
  • No communication barriers
  • Actively receiving home health care services for the patient
  • No diagnosed psychiatric disorder
  • Informal caregiver (not a formal caregiver such as a paid caregiver or nurse)
  • Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Formal caregivers (e.g., paid caregivers, nurses)
  • Individuals with communication impairments
  • Caregivers who did not meet the inclusion criteria
  • Withdrawal from the study during the intervention period

Treatment and study plan

Nurse-Led Psychoeducation Programme

Behavioral

The nurse-led psychoeducation programme was delivered individually to caregivers of patients receiving home health care. The programme consisted of six weekly sessions, each lasting approximately 45 minutes, conducted in the patient's home. The content included education and practical training on home health care services, infection control, nutrition and mobilization, pressure injury prevention, urinary catheter care, and strategies to enhance caregivers' self-efficacy and psychological resilience.

Routine follow-up

Other

the control group received usual care only

Primary outcomes

  1. Self-Efficacy

    Time frame: Baseline and 1 week after completion of the intervention

    Self-efficacy levels of caregivers were assessed using the General Self-Efficacy Scale, a validated self-report instrument measuring individuals' perceived ability to cope with challenging situations.

  2. Psychological Resilience

    Time frame: Baseline and 1 week after completion of the intervention

    Psychological resilience levels of caregivers were assessed using the Adult Psychological Resilience Scale, a validated self-report instrument evaluating individuals' capacity to adapt positively to stress and adversity.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Karabuk University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of a Nurse-Led Psychoeducation Programme for Caregivers of Patients Receiving Home Health Care on Self-Efficacy and Psychological Resilience: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Acronym: N-PRO CARE

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Feb 25, 2026
Registry last updated
Feb 25, 2026

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