Table 2. Comparison of Outcomes at Baseline.
| Measure | Instrument range (clinical cut points) | Score, mean (SD) | Effect size, d | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intervention (n = 82) | Usual care (n = 76) | |||
| Bakas Caregiving Outcomes Scale | 15-105 (no cut point) | 65.0 (12.9) | 60.7 (10.4) | 0.37 |
| Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale | ||||
| Anxiety | 0-21 (>7 = high) | 3.9 (3.1) | 3.7 (2.9) | 0.07 |
| Depression | 0-21 (>7 = high) | 4.7 (3.1) | 4.8 (3.3) | 0.03 |
| Montgomery-Borgatta Caregiver Burden Scale | ||||
| Burden type | ||||
| Objective | 6-30 (>23 = high) | 20.1 (2.8) | 20 (2.9) | 0.04 |
| Demand | 4-20 (>15 = high) | 11.6 (2.5) | 11.6 (1.8) | 0 |
| Stress | 4-20 (>13.5 = high) | 12.3 (2.4) | 12.3 (2.2) | 0 |
| PROMIS Global Health instrument | ||||
| Physical | 0-100 (T score; 50 = population mean) | 46.9 (8.9) | 48 (8.6) | 0.13 |
| Mental | 0-100 (T score; 50 = population mean) | 48.5 (7.1) | 48.1 (7.9) | 0.05 |
| Positive aspects of caregiving | 9-45 (NA) | 39 (7.0) | 38.5 (6.7) | 0.07 |
Abbreviation: NA, not applicable.