The purpose of this study is to pilot two resilience interventions for cardiac arrest survivors and their informal caregivers, Recovering Together after Cardiac Arrest 1 and Recovering Together after Cardiac Arrest 2 . The data the investigators gather in this study will be used to further refine the interventions.
Out-of-hospital or in-hospital CA survivor (must have new diagnosis of "cardiac arrest" in electronic medical record from index hospitalization with documented loss of pulse) with an identified caregiver (identified by the survivor who is their primary source of emotional and functional support)
survivor must score >5 on Short Form of the Mini Mental State Exam for sufficient cognitive function for meaningful participation
ability and willingness to participate in a hybrid in-person/live video intervention
English speaking adults (18 year or older)
active psychosis, mania, substance dependence, or suicidal intent or plan that would require a higher level of care
any other psychiatric or neurological condition that would preclude meaningful participation
the caregiver must not be a cardiac arrest survivor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead sponsor
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Collaborator