Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Older Cancer Caregiver Needs Post Hospital Discharge

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Older Cancer Caregiver Needs Post Hospital Discharge

Official Title: Needs of Older Caregivers of Adults With Cancer In the First 2 Weeks Following Hospital Discharge

Study ID: NCT02099526

Conditions

Cancer Caregivers of Older Adults

Interventions

Study Description

Brief Summary: The goals of the study are to investigate the needs of older (age 60+) caregivers caring for adults with cancer at 1-week and 2 weeks following hospital discharge and to explore strategies that may assist caregivers in their home caregiving needs. This study will explore how these needs vary based on caregiver spirituality and relationship with the care recipient. The study will enroll cancer patients and their caregivers admitted to 9100 and 9300, which are the hematological and non-hematological malignancy units at Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) respectively. Results of this study will lay the groundwork for creating tailored interventions for caregivers that are compatible to their preferences and more responsive to their needs.

Detailed Description: Baseline demographic data about the caregiver and patient will be collected at patient beside prior to hospital discharge. Qualitative interviews will be conducted with the cancer caregivers in their home at 1-week after their loved one was discharged from the hospital, and at 2-weeks after discharge from the hospital. This study utilizes a qualitative descriptive design.