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Psychoeducation for AlloHCT Caregivers
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto
Summary
Background: Caregivers of patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT) for hematological malignancies face significant challenges that can impact their well-being. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an adapted psychoeducational intervention(PEI) designed to support these caregivers. Methods: This study will recruit caregivers of alloHCT patients. Participants will be enrolled during pre-transplant clinic visits, typically 2-4 weeks before the scheduled transplant. The intervention consists of eight sessions over 12 weeks, delivered via Microsoft Teams by a nurse facilitator. In the adapted PEI, participants will learn stress management, coping strategies, energy management, goal-setting, communication skills, and support resource access through interactive exercises. Data Collection: Participants will complete questionnaires at three time points: pre-intervention, one month post-transplant, and three months post-transplant. The final assessment will include additional questions about feasibility, acceptability and the initial efficacy of the adapted PEI. Outcomes: The primary outcomes will be the feasibility and acceptability of the adapted psychoeducational intervention (PEI). Secondary outcomes will include initial efficacy of the adapted PEI on caregiver outcomes such as depression, anxiety, satisfaction with caregiving and quality of life. Significance: This research aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability and initial efficacy of implementing the adapted PEI for alloHCT caregivers. If found feasible and acceptable, this intervention could potentially improve caregivers' ability to manage caregiving stressors and pave the way for larger-scale randomized studies and implementation.
Official title: Feasibility Testing of an Adapted Psychoeducational Intervention for Caregivers of Patients Undergoing Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant for Hematological Malignancy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
22
Start Date
2025-05-21
Completion Date
2026-03
Last Updated
2025-08-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Psychoeducation
The intervention comprises 8 individual psychoeducational sessions over 12 weeks, as an adaptation of the Psychoeducation, Paced Respiration, and Relaxation (PEPRR) (Laudenslager et al., 2015). The adaptation in the current study involves delivery by a trained nurse and omission of the biofeedback component.
Locations (1)
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, Canada