Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Versus Supportive Counseling in Palliative Care for Caregivers Experiencing Bereavement: Clinical Trial Successes and Challenges

Folia Med Cracov. 2024 Dec 30;64(4):39-46. doi: 10.24425/fmc.2024.152181.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Bereavement support can benefit caregivers suffering from the loss of a loved one. We report successes and challenges of a randomized clinical trial comparing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to supportive care counseling for caregivers.METHODS: We recruited caregivers of individuals who previously received palliative care treatment and were now deceased. The study was conducted in a public hospital in New York City predominantly serving low-income patients. Treatments were either CBT or supportive care counseling. Treatment consisted of eight sessions over six months. Outcomes were measured at three and six months. Outcomes were the…
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