Caregiver Burden and Distress in Hematopoeitic Stem Cell Transplant

The Impact of Hematopoeitic Stem Cell Transplantation on Primary Caregiver Level of Burden and Distress

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact that serving as a caregiver for a patient undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant has on the caregiver. This will include looking at the caregiver's level of burden, depression, anxiety, somatic symptoms, fatigue and overall distress. It will also look at whether caregiver burden leads to an increase in hospitalization and overall outcome.

Inclusion Criteria:

Patient:

• Any patient undergoing autologous or allogeneic HSCT at The Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at Northside Hospital
• Patients must have a single primary caregiver
• Patients must be willing to comply with all assessments as outlined in the protocol
• Patients must be willing to sign informed consent

Caregiver:

• Must be the primary caregiver for an autologous or allogenic HSCT patient at the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at Northside Hospital
• Caregiver must be willing to comply will all assessments as outlined in the protocol
• Caregiver must be willing to sign consent