A Study of the Effectiveness of Educational Preparation for the Caregivers of Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Patients , to Relieve Their Feelings of Stress

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of education specifically provided for the caregivers of blood and bone marrow transplant patients, to decrease their stress burden prior to taking on the caregiver role.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • All caregivers of HSCT patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic transplants, at one Southeast Minnesota Hospital within a 2 week time period

Exclusion Criteria

  • Rotating caregivers, defined as three or more rotating care providers for HSCT patients, in order to maintain the focus on the primary caregivers for HSCT patients

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Brianne Mansfield, APRN, D.N.P., C.N.P.

Closed for enrollment

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