Positive psychological states and stress responses in caregivers of adults receiving an allogeneic bone marrow transplant: A study protocol.

This in-depth multi-method longitudinal study to describe caregivers of adult patients receiving an allogeneic BMT is an essential step in understanding caregivers' complex responses to chronic stress and the role of positive psychological states. The results from this study will inform future research on chronic stress processes, intense caregiving, and intervention development.