Caregiver Outlook: An Evidence-based Intervention for the Chaplain Toolkit

This one-arm pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of Caregiver Outlook, a manualized chaplain-led intervention to improve the well-being of caregivers of seriously ill patients. Study Activities and Population Group: The investigators anticipate enrolling 36 informal caregivers (adults) through DUMC providers and/or self-referral. Potential subjects will be screened for study eligibility, consented if eligible and interested, and one week later administered a baseline survey by phone. Next, the chaplain-led intervention will be delivered by phone in three one-hour sessions, spanning a one month window. After session 3, subjects will receive a check-in phone call to briefly discuss their any additional thoughts, questions or concerns they may have. Sessions will be audio recorded. After intervention completion, follow-up surveys will be administered by phone at two points in time. Data Analysis and Risk/Safety Issues: This is a mixed-methods study involving qualitative thematic analysis and survey data, collected from the adult caregiver subjects. There are no known physical risks to participation, and the study team will work to ensure confidentiality and data safety/integrity.