RN-Led Palliative and Supportive Care Intervention

Feasibility and Acceptability of A RN-Led Palliative and Supportive Care Intervention for Adults With Acute Leukemia

This single institution feasibility and acceptability study includes patients with acute leukemia which is designed to examine a novel palliative and supportive care intervention (Palliative and supportive Care inTervention; PACT) in which registered nurses (RNs), occupational therapists (OTs), and physical therapists (PTs) address the activity needs of older adults with acute leukemia during their hospital stay.

The primary objective of the study is to assess feasibility, acceptability, and change in pre and post measures of symptoms, function, and QOL by administering the PACT intervention. The first 20 participants in the control group will receive usual care. The next 20 participants will receive the PACT intervention. Each participant in the intervention group will be cared by a collaborative, multidisciplinary, integrated team including RNs, OTs and PTs.

[Patient]

Inclusion Criteria:

1. ≧60 years of age
2. Diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia
3. Receive low-dose cytarabine or hypomethylating agent (HMA) in combination with Venetoclax chemotherapy
4. Speak and read English
5. Preference will be given to patients with care partners

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients receiving hospice care

[Caregiver]

Inclusion Criteria:

1. ≧18 years of age
2. Identified by patient as caregiver
3. Speak and read English