NCT06883708
Feasibility & Preliminary Impacts of an Online Psychoeducational Program (iSupport-Malaysia) for Informal Dementia Caregivers
Recruiting · Not Applicable · Sunway University · registry updated 2025-03-19
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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, stress; and increased quality of life) among the ICs of PLWD in both web and eBook conditions? 4....
Inclusion
- 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 ≥ 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 ≥ 4 on the 1-item burden scale ranging from 1 to 10), OR some symptoms of depression OR anxiety (defined by a score of ≥ 8 on either the 'depression' or 'anxiety' subscales of HADS)
- Regular internet user, defined as using the internet at least twice a week.
Exclusion
- 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