A multimedia resource to support family carers of people receiving palliative care
Title:
A multimedia resource to provide information and support to family carers of people receiving palliative care
Funding Source:
Victorian Cancer Agency Consumer Grant
Chief Investigators:
Dr Kristina Thomas – Research Coordinator, Centre for Palliative Care
Project Officer:
Gaye Moore – Research Fellow, Centre for Palliative Care
Partners:
Melbourne Citymission Palliative Care
Duration:
This is a 12-month project, which commenced in May 2010.
Purpose:
This project will develop and evaluate a multimedia resource for family carers of people receiving palliative care to provide them with information and support related to the role of caring for someone with advanced disease. This study will be directed by a steering committee of past and current carers who will determine the type of information to include in the resource and will assist in developing the evaluation of the resource.
Method:
The evaluation of the resource will include focus groups with carers and health professionals. Consumer involvement in the project will also be evaluated by conducting semi-structured interviews with the steering committee members.
Results:
N/A
