Table 2

Overview of study outcomes and measurement details

VariablesMeasuresT0
Baseline
T1
4 weeks after intervention
T2
12 weeks after intervention
Primary outcome
 Psychological distressHospital Anxiety and Depression Scale×××
Secondary outcomes
 Caregiving burdenZarit caregiver burden interview×××
 Quality of lifeThe Quality of Life Family Version×××
 Coping styleSimplified Coping Style Questionnaire×××
 Social supportSocial Support Rate Scale×××