The effects of SmartCare^© on neuro-oncology family caregivers' distress: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Patients with primary malignant brain tumors have high symptom burden and commonly rely on family caregivers for practical and emotional support. This can lead to negative mental and physical consequences for caregivers. We investigated effectiveness of an 8-week nurse-led online needs-based support program (SmartCare^©) with and without online self-guided cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression compared to enhanced care as usual (ECAU) on depressive symptoms, caregiving-specific distress, anxiety, mastery, and burden.

Methods

Family caregivers scoring ≥ 6 on a depressive symptoms inventory were randomized to three groups: ECAU plus self-guided CBT and SmartCare^©; ECAU plus SmartCare^©; ECAU only. Primary outcomes (depressive

SUBMITTER: Boele FW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10411320 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature