Overview
This is a research study to compare the well-being (caregiver strain index) of caregivers of patients receiving home vs standard care after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
Eligibility
Patient Inclusion Criteria:
- Scheduled to undergo an autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant for any cancer or non-cancer illness
- Age 18-80 years
- Karnofsky Performance Scale KPS> 80
- Able to read/write English
- A home that is deemed, upon inspection, in suitable condition to serve as a medical home, within a 90-minute driving distance of Duke
Patient Exclusion Criteria:
- Lack of a caregiver
- Pregnant women
- Patients with a documented active infection prior to starting their preparative regimen. This includes grade 3 or higher viral, bacterial, or fungal infection.
- Use of homeopathic medications, prebiotics, or probiotics that may impact gut microbiota
Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:
- Identified by patient as their primary caregiver
- Meet standard clinical criteria for being a caregiver (able to drive and take care of patient)
- Age 18-80 years
Caregiver Exclusion Criteria:
None