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Table 4 Frequency of practical implementation of particular routines learned in both therapeutic sessions (free text/per week)

From: The feasibility and acceptability of short-term, individual existential behavioural therapy for informal caregivers of patients recruited in a specialist palliative care unit

4-week follow-up

Mean (SD) range

Self-reliant practice with audio CD

1,9 (1,5) 1-7

Being fully mindful with a repetitive task of daily life

4,9 (4,3) 1-15

Using the selected symbol for envisioning one’s personal source of strength

4,2 (4,3) 1-15

Experiencing an empowering and warming sensation while practicing

4,2 (3,9) 1-15

6-months follow-up

Self-reliant practice with audio CD

1,8 (1,5) 1-6

Being fully mindful with a repetitive task of daily life

3,8 (3,1) 1-14

Using the selected symbol for envisioning one’s personal source of strength

2,5 (2,3) 1-7

Experiencing an empowering and warming sensation while practicing

3,6 (4,4) 1-18