Abstract
Few randomized clinical trials test the effect of interventions on heart failure caregiver well-being. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a patient-focused symptom and psychosocial collaborative care intervention (Collaborative Care to Alleviate Symptoms and Adjust to Illness) on heart failure caregiver depression, burden, and benefit-finding. A sequential explanatory mixed-method design was used in the context of a multisite, randomized clinical trial. Self-reported caregiver depression, burden, and benefit-finding were assessed at baseline and 12 months. Thematic analysis was conducted on social worker documentation of a psychosocial intervention with caregivers. One hundred one caregivers were randomized to usual care or Collaborative Care to Alleviate Symptoms and Adjust to Illness. There were no significant differences in caregiver depression, burden, or benefit-finding between usual care and Collaborative Care to Alleviate Symptoms and Adjust to Illness. Caregiver outcomes were discussed in 42% of intervention notes, highlighting varied and complex caregiver experiences. Inductive analysis reaffirmed the complexity and range of caregiver needs and experiences. A patient symptom/psychosocial intervention did not impact caregiver well-being. Interventions should target specific needs of caregivers.
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