The efficacy of Internet-based stress management training program on caring burden and perceived stress of hemodialysis caregivers

INTERVENTION: Intervention 1: Intervention group: For the intervention group, 6 sessions will be held in the form of participation in a group video call (webinar) in the form of lectures, group discussions, questions and answers, slide shows and clips. Supportive content in the educational field: (hemodialysis education, diet, physical activity) and in the psychological field of the stress management program according to the theoretical model of stress management by Lazarus and Folkman (1‐ stress education and factors affecting it 2‐ support older adults in identifying ineffective and stressful thoughts 3‐ Providing solutions (problem‐oriented and emotion‐oriented) in dealing with stress 4‐ Providing support in applying the support provided in daily life. Data collection tools include demographic information form, Perceived Stress scale (PSS‐14) and Zarit Burden Inventory which were administered by all caregivers before the intervention before the first session. (Intervention and Control Group), will be completed. After 7 days from the end of the intervention sessions, the mentioned questionnaires will be completed to assess the effect of the intervention. Intervention 2: Control group: They will receive routine support from the treatment center. Supporting contents will be provided to the control group after the intervention. CONDITION: Chronic kidney disease. ; Chronic kidney disease (CKD) PRIMARY OUTCOME: Caregiver burden. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 7 days after intervention. Method of measurement: Zarit Burden Inventory. Perceived Stress. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 7 days after intervention. Method of measurement: Cohen Perceived Stress Scale. INCLUSION CRITERIA: Age above 18 years Caregiver has the most contact with the patient Ability to access the Internet and online mass communication software Si Xmonths history of patient care