Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Addressing Existential Distress of Patient/Caregiver Dyads Following Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Feasibility and Acceptability
Mayo Clinic
Summary
The purpose of this study is to learn whether Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP-Dyad) is practical, acceptable, and helpful to survivors and caregivers during recovery after stem cell transplant. MCP-Dyad is a meaning-focused support program. It is designed to help people stay connected to meaning, cope with difficult experiences, and communicate as a pair during recovery.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion criteria: * Eligible patients and their caregivers must be adults (≥18 years) * Patient must have undergone HSCT for a malignant blood cancer condition * Caregiver must be the main support person (e.g., signed caregiving contract) for the HSCT patient * Both the patient and their caregiver must be willing to participate in the study (dyads only) * Be able to read, write, and speak in English * Have access to a smartphone, computer, or tablet necessary for study participation and assessments. If a patient/caregiver dyad is interested in participating but does not have such a device,…
Interventions
- BehavioralMeaning-Centered Psychotherapy
Survivor and caregiver dyads will participate in a seven-session, telehealth delivered Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Dyads (MCP-Dyad) program post-transplant.
- BehavioralUsual Care
Survivor and caregiver dyads will receive standard resources and consultations for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) care, which include a joint educational class for patients and caregivers before and after treatment.
Location
- Mayo ClinicRochester, Minnesota