AutoFOCUS: A mindfulness-based intervention for caregivers of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) cancer caregivers experience significant burden and stress with limited tailored resources. Mindfulness interventions hold promise in alleviating caregiver distress. Predicated on our previous work with allogeneic HCT caregivers, this single-arm trial tested the feasibility and acceptability of a modified mindfulness-based intervention, AutoFOCUS, among autologous HCT caregivers.

Methods

Participants received the 6-session AutoFOCUS face-to-face via telehealth, with assessments at baseline, end of treatment, and 1-month post-treatment. Feasibility was assessed through recruitment, retention, and session attendance, and acceptability was measured via satisfaction and intent to continue using skills learned. Explor

SUBMITTER: Yepez V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12491394 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature