This study is being done to learn what the needs are in relation to the family members. Some family members seek counseling; others do not. The institution wants to try to understand why and wants to see if they can improve our support services for family members.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
53
Baseline assessment of distressed caregivers within 4-6 weeks a new visit to the thoracic clinic. Three-month follow-up assessment of caregivers. Qualitative phone interviews with a subsample of 30 caregivers within 3 weeks of follow-up.
Queens Cancer Center of Queens Hospital
Jamaica, New York, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, United States
Assess psychosocial info & practical needs of prim family caregivers of lung cancer pts.Mental health (anxiety & depression)& behavioral health needs(smoking cessation,alcohol abuse)will be assessed b/c these 2 types of needs are strongly correlate
Time frame: 13 to 16 weeks
To assess psychosocial and practical barriers to psychosocial support service use among primary family caregivers of lung cancer patients
Time frame: 13 to 16 weeks
To assess family caregivers' preferences (preferred topics, modality, provider, timing) regarding psychosocial support interventions.
Time frame: 13 to 16 weeks
To gather descriptive information regarding participant flow for planning future intervention studies.
Time frame: 13 to 16 weeks
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