When Is the Best Time to Deliver Supportive Interventions to Hospice Family Caregivers? A Multi-Method Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

While problem-solving interventions can teach caregivers effective coping skills throughout hospice, the optimal timing for introducing such resources remains unclear. We explored how the timing of a problem-solving intervention affects its effectiveness for hospice caregivers.

Research design and methods

We conducted a multi-method study analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from a randomized clinical trial of a Problem-solving Intervention to Support Caregivers in End-of-life care Settings (PISCES). Caregivers were randomly assigned to 3 intervention groups: PISCES delivered face-to-face (F2F), PISCES delivered in a hybrid format, and PISCES integrating positive appraisal elements (PISCESplus). We compared the anxiety and depressive symptoms

SUBMITTER: Oh O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12048801 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature