Effectiveness of a culturally adapted psychoeducational intervention for family caregivers of children with hematologic malignancy: a randomized controlled trial - Summary - MDSpire
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Effectiveness of a culturally adapted psychoeducational intervention for family caregivers of children with hematologic malignancy: a randomized controlled trial
To develop and evaluate a culturally adapted psychoeducational intervention for caregivers of newly diagnosed pediatric hematologic malignancy patients to address psychological distress and caregiving burden.
Key Findings:
Intervention group showed greater reductions in depressive and post-traumatic stress symptoms post-intervention, maintained at follow-up.
Caregiver burden showed a delayed reduction, with significant differences at follow-up.
Anxiety levels decreased over time in both groups, but no significant interaction effect was found.
Interpretation:
The culturally adapted psychoeducational intervention was associated with reductions in depressive and post-traumatic stress symptoms and a delayed reduction in caregiver burden, but did not show an additional effect on anxiety.
Limitations:
The study had a relatively small sample size of caregivers.
The findings may not be generalizable beyond the specific cultural context of the study.
Conclusion:
The study provides preliminary support for structured, culturally responsive psychoeducational support in pediatric hematology settings.
