Table 1.

Sample Caregiver Questions Modeled after Theory of Dependent Care

Theoretical Focus	Question
Patient	Could you tell me about X’s recent hospital stay?
Caregiving Tasks	After X came home from the hospital, what activities did X needed help with?
Caregiver	I would like you to think about the time after the home care provider left.
	What were your reactions after the home care provider left?  – Probe: Were you confident about caring for X?  – Probe: Did you have some remaining questions or concerns? If so, what were they?  – Probe: Did you understand the plan for X’s care?
	What were any barriers to being prepared to care for/help X?
	What were the things that helped you be prepared to care for X?
Home Environment	How involved were other family members and/or friends during this time?