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A Communication-based Intervention for Advanced Cancer Patient-caregiver Dyads to Increase Engagement in Advance Care Planning and Reduce Caregiver Burden
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Talking about Cancer (TAC) for Advanced Cancer. Completed, enrolled 28 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to: (1) develop a communication-based intervention to improve advanced cancer patients' and caregivers' prognostic understanding using communication strategies (e.g., acknowledgment, validation of fears) and distress management techniques (e.g., deep breathing, muscle relaxation); (2) evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention among advanced cancer patients and their caregivers; and (3) test the preliminary efficacy of the intervention on patients' and caregivers' prognostic understanding (primary outcome); completion of DNR order, living will, and health care proxy; psychological distress; communication quality; caregiver burden; and healthcare utilization (secondary outcomes).
Study Details
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Interventions
The TAC intervention is a six session intervention designed to teach the techniques of distress tolerance and communication skills in order to assist patients and their caregivers in discussing the patients' prognoses.