Spiritual Care Intervention in Adult Patients Diagnosed With Acute Leukemia

Spiritual Care to Optimize Relationships and Experience in Adults With Acute Leukemia (SCORE Trial)

This study is being done to determine if it is possible to incorporate spiritual care sessions as part of the care plan for patients hospitalized for leukemia treatment. In this study, participants will be randomly assigned to either no intervention (standard, real world inpatient spiritual care) or to receive study-specific guided spiritual sessions.

Inclusion criteria

• Adults (18 years or older)
• Diagnosis of Acute Leukemia (AML or ALL) undergoing inpatient initial therapy
• Ability to read, understand, and speak the English language
• Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document

Exclusion criteria

• Unable to comply with spiritual care intervention
• Relapsed or refractory acute leukemia
• Cognitive deficits that limit participation and survey questionnaire completion