University of Pittsburgh
Adherence to the medical regimen after stem cell transplant is challenging for both patients and their family caregivers. The investigators propose a randomized clinical trial testing two brief psychosocial interventions to determine if either improves patient and family caregiver psychosocial and health-related outcomes.
The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial testing two brief, 4 session psychosocial interventions to help patients and family caregivers better manage the time period after hospital discharge from stem cell transplant. Patients and family caregivers will be randomized to either the skill learning intervention (n=52 patient-family caregiver dyads) or to the supportive care intervention (n=52 patient-family caregiver dyads). The intervention will be conducted via live video conferencing. Patients and family caregivers will complete questionnaires before the intervention and at 1-,…
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient undergoing a stem cell transplant at the University of Pittsburgh Hillman Cancer Center * 18 years or older * having a family caregiver age 18 years or older also willing to participate in the study * willing to accept randomization Exclusion Criteria: * Prior history of stem cell transplant * Non-English speaking
DPST consists of teaching the patient and family caregiver problem-solving skills that they can apply to help them manage the medical regimen after stem cell transplant.
Supportive Care consists of providing support to the patient and family caregiver as they manage the medical regimen after stem cell transplant
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