Clinical Trials Logo

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

NCT number NCT06004622
Other study ID # 202306120RINA
Secondary ID
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date January 3, 2024
Est. completion date October 31, 2024

Study information

Verified date August 2023
Source National Taiwan University Hospital
Contact Chih-Han Yang, Bachelor
Phone +886-982-657-909
Email ivy74711@ntuh.gov.tw
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Effectiveness of Calgary family intervention model improving on uncertainty, family functioning, and resilience in caregivers of infants and toddlers undergoing open-heart surgery.Research hypothesis is The experimental group of caregivers for infants and toddlers undergoing open-heart surgery showed significant differences in uncertainty, family functioning, and family resilience before surgery, prior to transferring out of the intensive care unit, and before discharge.


Description:

Background: For caregivers of infants and toddlers with congenital heart disease, the experience of their young children undergoing open-heart surgery brings about uncertainty, including waiting for the child's recovery, providing care in the intensive care unit, and the possibility of death. These uncertainties can significantly impact the caregivers' physical and mental well-being, as well as their ability to provide subsequent care and nurture for the child. Therefore, it is crucial to implement intervention measures that focus on caring for the caregivers, reducing their sense of uncertainty, and implementing effective nursing strategies to enhance family functioning and resilience. Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of implementing the Calgary Family Intervention Model on caregivers of infants and toddlers undergoing open-heart surgery in terms of reducing their uncertainty, improving family functioning, and enhancing resilience. Methods: This study adopts a quasi-experimental research design and will be conducted at a medical center in northern Taiwan. A total of 96 caregivers of infants and toddlers undergoing open-heart surgery will be recruited, and a pre- and post-test design will be employed with two groups. The control group will receive routine nursing care, while the experimental group will receive routine nursing care supplemented with the Calgary Family Intervention Model, which encompasses cognitive, emotional, and behavioral domains. The experimental group will participate in two therapeutic sessions: 1. The day after surgery and before visiting the child, and 2. Prior to transferring out of the intensive care unit. Both groups will be assessed using the parental uncertainty perception scale, APGAR family function assessment scale, and the family resilience scale as outcome measures. Data will be collected before surgery, prior to transferring out of the intensive care unit, and before discharge. Interviews will be conducted with the experimental group, and data analysis will involve Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) for quantitative data and content analysis for qualitative data. Expected contributions: In future clinical practice, this study aims to provide valuable insights into the use of family nursing intervention for caregivers of infants and toddlers undergoing open-heart surgery, specifically in managing the uncertainties associated with the illness context. Through therapeutic conversations, this intervention can help identify family strengths and resources, thereby serving as an important reference strategy for enhancing family resilience.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Recruiting
Enrollment 96
Est. completion date October 31, 2024
Est. primary completion date October 31, 2024
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 18 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: 1. Father or mother of infants and toddlers aged from 1 month to 3 years (inclusive) undergoing open-heart surgery. 2. Infants and toddlers diagnosed with congenital heart disease who are undergoing their first open-heart surgery. 3. Caregivers who are proficient in the national or Taiwanese language and have normal cognitive abilities. 4. Caregivers who can read and understand Chinese characters, enabling them to complete the questionnaires. 5. After explanation and reading of the informed consent, caregivers will provide written consent for participation. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Father or mother of newborns who undergoing open-heart surgery within the first month after birth. 2. Caregivers with mental illness or intellectual disabilities.

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Other:
Calgary Family Intervention Model
under two brief therapeutic sessions using the Calgary Family Intervention Model. Each session lasted about 20 minutes and was conducted by a single researcher to maintain consistency. The scheduling of these sessions took into consideration the physiological and emotional stability of the participants. If any issues or difficulties arose during the course of the sessions, they could be paused. The confidentiality and privacy of the discussion content were ensured. The intervention took place in a dedicated room within the intensive care unit, providing sufficient space and privacy.

Locations

Country Name City State
Taiwan National Taiwan University Hospital Taipei

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
National Taiwan University Hospital

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Taiwan, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary parental uncertainty perception scale The Chinese questionnaire consists of 30 items, categorized into four domains: Ambiguity, Lack of Clarity, Lack of Information, and Unpredictability. The scoring method is based on the Likert scale, with scores ranging from 1 ("Strongly Disagree") to 5 ("Strongly Agree"). The possible total score ranges from 30 to 150, with the overall score being the sum of individual item scores. A higher total score indicates a greater sense of uncertainty. one year
Primary APGAR family function assessment scale The questionnaire encompasses five subscales: Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection, and Resolve. Each subscale consists of one question. A 3-point scoring system is employed, where "Often" is scored as 2 points, "Sometimes" as 1 point, and "Hardly Ever" as 0 points. The total score ranges from 0 to 10. Scores between 7 and 10 indicate a functional family, scores between 4 and 6 suggest a moderately dysfunctional family, and scores from 0 to 3 denote a severely dysfunctional family. In other words, higher scores reflect better family functionality, demonstrating the family's ability to effectively handle problems and make harmonious decisions. one year
Primary family resilience scale The content of this questionnaire consists of 31 items, categorized into three domains: Belief System, Organizational Patterns, and Family Communication Process. The scoring of the questionnaire utilizes a five-point Likert scale, ranging from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 5. The scale includes responses of "Strongly Disagree" (1 point), "Disagree" (2 points), "Neutral" (3 points), "Agree" (4 points), and "Strongly Agree" (5 points). The total score range is from 31 to 155 points. Higher scores indicate greater family resilience. one year
Secondary Interview Outline Interview Content Based on the research questions, design four open-ended questions to understand the effectiveness of receiving the second Calgary Family Intervention in terms of uncertainty, family functioning, and family resilience:
Before participating in the intervention, what were your worries and concerns about your child? After receiving the intervention, have these worries changed in terms of their intensity? (Uncertainty)
How was the emotional interaction within your family before the intervention? Did the intervention have any impact on your family dynamics? (Family Functioning)
How did your family approach crises before the intervention? How has your family's confidence in overcoming challenges changed after participating in the intervention? (Family Resilience)
Considering your child's entire hospitalization experience and your participation in this research intervention, do you have any suggestions or thoughts to share?
approximately one year.
See also
  Status Clinical Trial Phase
Active, not recruiting NCT05963269 - The Effect of the Game on Students' Intramuscular Injection Skills N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT04337229 - Evaluation of Comfort Behavior Levels of Newborns With Artificial Intelligence Techniques N/A
Completed NCT05823350 - The Effect of Abdominal Massage on Pain and Distention After Colonoscopy N/A
Completed NCT03582592 - Fluid Distribution Timetable on Adherence to Fluid Restriction of Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease on Hemodialysis N/A
Recruiting NCT04174950 - Perioperative ERAS Based Nursing Intervention for Laryngeal Cancer Patients N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT06262698 - The Effect of HBM-Based Education on Nursing Students N/A
Completed NCT05335759 - Coaching Programme for Preceptorship of Undergraduate Nurses' Students
Recruiting NCT05083221 - Effect of an Aural Rehabilitation Program in Hearing-impaired Older Adults N/A
Completed NCT05038514 - The Effect of Music Therapy in COVID-19 Patients Given Prone Position N/A
Recruiting NCT06101641 - Effect of Shellac Nail Polish Application on Pulse Oximetry Measurements in Healthy Individuals N/A
Completed NCT05332535 - Serious Game On Stoma Care Education For Nursing Students N/A
Completed NCT04343352 - Evaluation of the Efficiency of Mobile Application for Parents of Children With Epilepsy N/A
Completed NCT05424770 - The Effect of the Crossword Used in Nursing Education on Learning Success N/A
Completed NCT05379361 - Program Development Study for Emotional Intelligence N/A
Completed NCT05618665 - The Effect of Asthma Education Given by Taking Health Literacy Into Account N/A
Recruiting NCT02955836 - Effectiveness of Monitoring Information System of Nursing Related Patient Safety and Quality Indicators N/A
Completed NCT02581800 - Effect and Experience of PreHomeCare of Preterm Infants Using Telecommunication and Smartphone Application N/A
Active, not recruiting NCT05817396 - Dissemination of Physical Activity-related Health Competence in Vocational Education of Nursing Care N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT04983290 - Outcomes to the Nutritional Need of Patients With Parkinson's Disease N/A
Completed NCT04730141 - Effect of Mobilization Protocol on Mobilization N/A

External Links