Status:
COMPLETED
Enhanced Self-Efficacy Training
Lead Sponsor:
Duke University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Conditions:
Neoplasms
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to examine the effects of an enhanced caregiver training protocol that not only teaches informal caregivers knowledge and skills for managing patient symptoms, but also provi...
Detailed Description
Symptom management is essential in home caregiving. However, many informal caregivers are not confident of their ability to assist their their loved ones with their cancer symptoms at home. A low leve...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria (patients):
- Diagnosis of cancer (liquid or solid tumor);
- Admitted to DUMC's 9100 or 9300 for cancer treatment or related complications;
- 18 years of age or older;
- Able to read, speak and write in English;
- Anticipates being discharged to home;
- Not referred to hospice;
- Will have home care needs after discharge;
- No major cognitive impairment;
- Has caregiver willing to do study training and surveys.
- Inclusion Criteria (caregivers):
- 18 years of age or older;
- Able to read, speak and write in English;
- Interacts with, and provides most of the hands-on care to, patient who meets above criteria.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
358 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00938769
Start Date
August 1 2009
End Date
September 1 2013
Last Update
February 7 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705