Supportive Care Intervention-Pancreas

We will assess trial feasibility by monitoring number of eligible patients per clinic day, contact rates, interest rates, enrollment rates, randomization rates, intervention visit completion rates, and outcome assessment completion rates.

We will report the percentage of patients and caregivers who found the intervention acceptable.

We will use post-visit checklists to characterize the number and types of recommended topics covered during each supportive care intervention visit.

We will report the percentage of patients and caregivers who perceived the intervention to be effective for treating symptoms, understanding their illness, coping, and planning for the future.

We will summarize range and distribution of change in patient quality of life from baseline to 3 months using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Hepatobiliary (FACT-Hep). Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will summarize range and distribution of the following patient healthcare utilization outcomes: number and types of chemotherapy regimens, frequency and timing of chemotherapy regimens, number and length (days) of hospital admissions, number and length (days) of ICU admissions, number of emergency department visits, frequency and timing (days before death) of hospice use, place of death. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will summarize range and distribution of patient quality of life at 3 months using the FACT-Hep scale. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will assess range and distribution of patient illness understanding using validated questions about patients' perceptions of curability, life expectancy, acknowledgement of whether or not s/he has a terminal illness, and preferences for comfort-oriented vs life-prolonging treatment. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will assess change in patient anxiety symptoms with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) administered at baseline and 3 months. HADS scores will be compiled to assess range and distribution. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will summarize range and distribution of change in patient distress responses from baseline to 3 months, collected with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Distress Thermometer tool, where patients rate their distress on a visual guide from 0, 'no distress' to 10, 'extreme distress.' Scores will be compiled to assess range and distribution at 3-months. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will assess change in patient depression from baseline to 3 months with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders: Patient Health Questionnaire (PRIME-MD PHQ-9). HADS and PHQ-9 depression scores will be compiled to assess range and distribution at baseline and 3 months. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will summarize range and distribution of change in caregiver distress responses from baseline to 3 months, collected with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Distress Thermometer tool. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will summarize the range and distribution of the reported change in caregiving burden from baseline to 3 months, collected with the Zarit Burden Interview and Family Member Concerns scale. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will assess caregiver grief after the death of their loved one (enrolled patient), if the patient dies during study participation and up to 2-year follow up. We will use the Inventory of Complicated Grief to assess how much and how often caregivers are affected by the loss of their loved one and summarize the range and distribution of this data. Because this is a pilot study, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will assess change in caregiver anxiety symptoms from baseline to 3 months with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). HADS scores will be compiled to assess range and distribution. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will assess change in caregiver depressive symptoms from baseline to 3 months with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). HADS scores will be compiled to assess range and distribution. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will assess caregiver perceptions of circumstances surrounding death and preparedness for death using four previously validated questions. We will summarize range and distribution of responses. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will summarize range and distribution of patient quality of life using the Quality of Life - Seriously Ill Patients (QUAL-E) score. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will summarize range and distribution of patient emotional acceptance of illness using the PEACE Scale. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will summarize range and distribution of patient anxiety using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will summarize range and distribution in patient distress responses, collected with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Distress Thermometer tool, where patients rate their distress on a visual guide from 0, 'no distress' to 10, 'extreme distress.' Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will assess patient depression from with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders: Patient Health Questionnaire (PRIME-MD PHQ-9). HADS and PHQ-9 depression scores will be compiled to assess range and distribution. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will summarize range and distribution in caregiver distress responses, collected with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Distress Thermometer tool. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will summarize the range and distribution of the reported caregiving burden, collected with the Zarit Burden Interview and Family Member Concerns scale. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will assess caregiver anxiety symptoms with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). HADS scores will be compiled to assess range and distribution. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.

We will assess caregiver depressive symptoms with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). HADS scores will be compiled to assess range and distribution. Because this is a pilot trial, we will not conduct formal tests of efficacy.