Family Caregivers clinical trials

Education Program to Manage Emotional Stress of Stem Cell Transplant Recipients and Their Caregivers

his study will evaluate a series of problem-solving education sessions for patients undergoing a stem cell transplant and their family caregivers. The emotional stress of transplant extends beyond patients to their families, especially caregivers. Little is known about managing the emotional distress associated with stem cell transplant or the support and education most helpful to caregivers of stem cell recipients. Patients undergoing a stem cell transplant and their family caregivers may be eligible for this study. All participants must be 18 years of age and older. Patients and their caregivers receive routine treatment-specific education from transplant team members. This study adds a series of educational sessions focusing on problem-solving skills. In addition to the study education, participants do the following: - Complete a 130-item questionnaire when they consent to participate in the study. - Complete a 60-item questionnaire and attend a 60-minute face-to-face education session before the transplant. - Complete a 40-item questionnaire and attend a 60-minute face-to-face education session before hospital discharge. - Complete the same 40-item questionnaire and attend a 60-minute face-to-face education session 2 weeks after hospital discharge. - Attend a 30-minute face-to-face education session 4 weeks after hospital discharge. - Complete a 60-item questionnaire 6 weeks after hospital discharge.