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Feasibility & Preliminary Impacts of an Online Psychoeducational Program (iSupport-Malaysia) for Informal Dementia Caregivers

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 100 YearsAllSunway University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The general objective of this pilot feasibility study is to implement the pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) and evaluate the feasibility of its methods and procedures for iSupport-Malaysia intervention. Another objective is to assess the acceptability and preliminary impacts of the iSupport-Malaysia web-based intervention on the psychological well-being of informal caregivers (ICs) of persons living with dementia (PLWDs) in Malaysia, compared to iSupport-Malaysia eBook. The main questions this pilot study aims to answer are: 1. How feasible is it to implement iSupport-Malaysia as an accessible resource for ICs of PLWD in Malaysia? 2. Does the use of iSupport-Malaysia lead to a reduction in caregiver burden among the ICs of PLWD in both web and eBook conditions? 3. Does the use of iSupport-Malaysia lead to improvements in psychological well-being (e.g. reduced depression, anxiety,

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years and older, any gender * Able to understand written Malay language * A self-reported caregiver of person living with any form of dementia (defined by a score of โ‰ฅ 2 on the AD8) * Provide unpaid care to the PLWD for at least 6 months at the time of recruitment * Experience some extent of psychological distress, such that they should experience some levels of subjective burden (defined by a score of โ‰ฅ 4 on the 1-item burden scale ranging from 1 to 10), OR some symptoms of depression OR anxiety (defined by a score of โ‰ฅ 8 on either the 'depression' or 'anxiety' subscales of HADS) * Regular internet user, defined as using the internet at least twice a week. Exclusion Criteria: * Already participated in Phase 1 iSupport-Malaysia studies (focus groups, usability testing) * Where another family member in the same household has participated/ currently participating in the iSupport study * Have limited comprehension of written Malay language * Do not have access to a device with an internet connection (e.g. mobile phone, tablet, laptop, desktop) more than twice a week * Unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent
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What it tests

  • iSupport-Malaysia Web-Based Intervention
  • iSupport-Malaysia eBook
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Where

4 sites
University Malaya Medical Centre, Selangor
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Sarawak Heart Centre
Kota Samarahan, Malaysia
Sarawak General Hospital
Kuching, Malaysia
Sunway University
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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