An interventional study of Mindfulness and Support Groups in Cirrhosis, sponsored by Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 21 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2017-01-12.
Sponsored by Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis pose a huge financial burden to the health care system. This includes the cost of medical care, employment, disability-related issues and reduced survival. Specifically, the complication of cirrhosis known as hepatic encephalopathy (HE) especially hinders quality of life, the performance of activities of daily living and the ability to drive a motor vehicle in affected subjects. The hidden burden to family members and caregivers of these subjects, however, has been all but ignored to date. Evaluation of family members and caregivers is essential. The burden of caring for someone with liver disease can result in added cost for health care for family members and caregivers and is typically not recognized. The importance of the burden to families and family members or caregivers resulting from other neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's has been well evaluated and specific strategies to educate and counsel family members and caregivers have been elaborated. This is important because as the findings of this study have emerged, we have found that both Veterans and non-Veterans with cirrhosis and HE have a poor quality of life, worse socio-economic status and place a significantly higher burden on their family members or caregivers than those without HE
The initial intake visit will include an overall assessment of the situation with the subject and family members or caregivers by the study physician and description of the group therapy. If the subjects and family members or caregivers want to continue, they will be asked to visit with the psychologist individually (subject first, then family member or caregiver, then both) in order to confirm their insight into the disease process and assess their readiness and appropriateness for the group therapy.
All concerns regarding confidentiality and details to be discussed during the group therapy sessions will be reiterated to subjects and family members or caregivers individually. They can then choose to participate or not. If they choose not to participate, they will be seen in 1- 3 months to complete the all tests / questionnaires detailed as in the measurements section
Subjects and family members or caregivers agreeing to participate in group therapy will be required to attend four weekly group therapy sessions in order for them to be considered as group therapy recipients. If they choose to terminate the group at any time, they will be free to do so and will be asked to complete all tests / questionnaires detailed as in the measurements section
GROUP INTERVENTION FORMAT:
Group therapy sessions will be conducted on a weekly basis over a four week period. The group therapy sessions will last approximately one hour. The group will not have a rolling admission meaning members will be required to attend all scheduled group sessions.
Measurements used:
Structure of the Groups:
Each group will begin with a review of what was learned in the group before and a review of the concrete goals/homework that the participants set from the last group. The group can work together to identify barriers and strategies.
Second portion of the group will focus on acquiring specific skills. These skills include Qigong (gentle movements), body scan, progressive relaxation, and loving-kindness meditation At the conclusion of the session, subjects, family members or caregivers core skills to be targeted as detailed below will be evaluated by the psychologists running the group.
Core Skills to be Targeted:
I. Stress Management II. Dealing with Depression III. Adjusting to Anxiety IV. Family Health and Changes in Roles
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Patients
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Caregivers/Family members:
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Will get the mindfulness and support groups
Other: Mindfulness and Support Groups
Beck Depression Inventory (patients)
Time frame: 4 weeks
Beck Anxiety Inventory (patients)
Time frame: 4 weeks
Zarit Burden Interview (caregivers only)
Time frame: 4 weeks
Sickness Impact Profile (patients)
Time frame: 4 weeks
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (patients)
Time frame: 4 weeks
Epworth Sleepiness Scale (patients)
Time frame: 4 weeks
Plan to share: No
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