Impact of a Psychoeducation on Caregiver Burden, Internalized Stigma, Anxiety, and Coping in Caregivers of Children with Epilepsy: A Randomized Pilot Study
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Doç. Dr. Havva KAÇAN Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Halis Sakız Mardin Artuklu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Özgün Makale (SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı Nursing & Health Sciences (Q2)
Dergi ISSN 1442-2018 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SCI
Makale Dili İngilizce Basım Tarihi 03-2025
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 27 / 2 / 1–15 DOI 10.1111/NHS.70095
Makale Linki https://www.linkedin.com/in/nursing-and-health-sciences-nhs-2062b1320/
Özet
This pilot randomized trial examined the effects of a psychoeducational intervention on caregiving burden, anxiety, internalized stigma, and coping strategies among caregivers of children with epilepsy. Using a randomized design, 54 caregivers were assigned to either an experimental (n = 28) or control (n = 26) group. The 6‐week intervention included psychoeducation, emotional support, and stress‐management techniques aimed at enhancing caregivers' psychological well‐being. Results showed significant reductions in caregiving burden (p = 0.000), internalized stigma (p = 0.000), and anxiety (p = 0.000) in the experimental group, while the control group showed no significant changes. Caregivers in the experimental group also adopted more adaptive coping strategies, including increased self‐confidence (p = 0.000) and optimistic approaches (p = 0.001), greater reliance on social support (p …
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