Dyadic psychosocial intervention for advanced lung cancer patients and their family caregivers: Results of a randomized pilot trial

BACKGROUND Advanced lung cancer (LC) patients and their families have reported low self‐efficacy for self‐care/caregiving and high rates of distress, yet few programs exist to address their supportive care needs during treatment. This pilot study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a 6‐session, telephone‐based dyadic psychosocial intervention that was developed for advanced LC patients and their caregivers. The...