Psycho-educational program for enhancing resilience among family caregivers of patients with leukemia in Egypt: a quasi-experimental study
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Title
Psycho-educational program for enhancing resilience among family caregivers of patients with leukemia in Egypt: a quasi-experimental study
Subject
burden, family caregivers, leukemia, psycho-educational program, resilience
Description
Introduction: Caring for a loved one with leukemia presents significant challenges and often leads to a substantial
caregiver burden. Resilience, adapting and coping effectively with adversity, is crucial for caregivers’ well-being.
Psychoeducational interventions incorporating coping strategies, stress management, and decision-making skills have
been widely recognized to foster resilience. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a structured psychoeducational
program to enhance resilience among family caregivers of patients with leukemia.
Methods: This quasi-experimental pre-post study assessed the effectiveness of a psychoeducational program among
57 family caregivers of patients with leukemia at the National Cancer Institute in Egypt. The Family Resilience
Assessment Scale (FRAS) was administered before and after a structured 21-session program. Data were analyzed using
IBM SPSS Statistics 23, paired t-tests assessing resilience changes, and Spearman’s correlation to examine associations
with demographic and psychological factors. The reliability of the FRAS was confirmed using Cronbach’s alpha (≥0.70).
Results: 66.7% of caregivers were female, 36.8% were aged 25–30, 49.1% were married, and 66.7% provided care for
more than eight hours daily. Statistically significant improvements (p < 0.01) were observed in communication,
emotional expression, problem solving, resource utilization, maintaining a positive outlook, family connectedness,
spirituality, meaning making, and flexibility after the intervention.
Conclusions: The psychoeducational program significantly improved resilience among family caregivers of patients
with leukemia. These findings highlight the importance of integrating such interventions into caregiver support
programs to reduce stress and promote well-being. Future studies should examine the long-term sustainability of these
benefits.
caregiver burden. Resilience, adapting and coping effectively with adversity, is crucial for caregivers’ well-being.
Psychoeducational interventions incorporating coping strategies, stress management, and decision-making skills have
been widely recognized to foster resilience. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a structured psychoeducational
program to enhance resilience among family caregivers of patients with leukemia.
Methods: This quasi-experimental pre-post study assessed the effectiveness of a psychoeducational program among
57 family caregivers of patients with leukemia at the National Cancer Institute in Egypt. The Family Resilience
Assessment Scale (FRAS) was administered before and after a structured 21-session program. Data were analyzed using
IBM SPSS Statistics 23, paired t-tests assessing resilience changes, and Spearman’s correlation to examine associations
with demographic and psychological factors. The reliability of the FRAS was confirmed using Cronbach’s alpha (≥0.70).
Results: 66.7% of caregivers were female, 36.8% were aged 25–30, 49.1% were married, and 66.7% provided care for
more than eight hours daily. Statistically significant improvements (p < 0.01) were observed in communication,
emotional expression, problem solving, resource utilization, maintaining a positive outlook, family connectedness,
spirituality, meaning making, and flexibility after the intervention.
Conclusions: The psychoeducational program significantly improved resilience among family caregivers of patients
with leukemia. These findings highlight the importance of integrating such interventions into caregiver support
programs to reduce stress and promote well-being. Future studies should examine the long-term sustainability of these
benefits.
Creator
Ahmed Mohamed Mustafa Gaafr1
* , Sahar Mahmoud Mohamed Elewa1
, Fatma Atta1
, and
Shaimaa Saied Adam1
* , Sahar Mahmoud Mohamed Elewa1
, Fatma Atta1
, and
Shaimaa Saied Adam1
Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jn.v20i2.64600
Date
28 April 2025
Contributor
peri irawan
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english
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Ahmed Mohamed Mustafa Gaafr1
* , Sahar Mahmoud Mohamed Elewa1
, Fatma Atta1
, and
Shaimaa Saied Adam1, “Psycho-educational program for enhancing resilience among family caregivers of patients with leukemia in Egypt: a quasi-experimental study,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11127.