Table 1.

Palliative Care Intervention Teaching Content

Patient Teaching	Family Caregiver Teaching
PHYSICAL WELL BEING
Breathing problems Cough Pain Constipation Fatigue Sleep problems Nausea/Vomiting Appetite problems Skin, nail, hair changes Smoking cessation	General information on caregiving for the patient’s physical symptoms Breathing problems and cough Pain Constipation Fatigue Sleep problems Nausea and vomiting Appetite problems/weight loss Skin, nail, hair changes Smoking cessation Caring for your own health needs
Action Plan	Self-Care Plan
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING
Worry and fear Depression Anger Cognitive changes	General information on caring for the patient’s emotional needs Worry and fear Depression Anger Cognitive changes Caring for your own emotional needs
Action Plan	Self-Care Plan
SOCIAL WELL BEING
Changes in relationships Communication Sexual changes Social support Financial burden Healthcare planning (Advance Directive)	General information on caring for the patient’s social concerns Changes with relationships Communication Sexual changes Social support Financial burdens Healthcare planning (Advance Directive) Caring for your own social needs
Action Plan	Self-Care Plan
SPIRITUAL WELL BEING
Spiritual or religious Purpose & meaning in life Hope Redefining self & priorities in life Inner strength Uncertainty Positive changes	General information on caring for the patient’s spiritual concerns Purpose and meaning in life Hope Redefining self and priorities in life Inner strength Uncertainty Positive changes Caring for your own spiritual needs
Action Plan	Self-Care Plan