Improving The Wellbeing Of People With Advanced Cancer And Their Family Carers: An Effectiveness-implementation Trial Of An Australian Dyadic Digital Health Intervention (FOCUSau)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,095,278.00
Summary
The end-of-life-wishes for many Australians are not upheld which has a negative impact on their quality of life as well as their family carers. However, patient and carer wellbeing is improved when they are supported together. Our research will adapt and then examine the clinical and health economic benefits of an internet-based strategy (developed in the USA) which aims to improve the quality of life of patients with advanced cancer and their family carers.
The Enhanced Advance Care Planning And Life Review Longitudinal Intervention (EARLI) Study: Increasing Proactive Care Planning In Australian Community Aged Care Settings
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$955,828.00
Summary
The Enhanced Advance care planning and life Review Longitudinal Intervention (EARLI) project will proactively screen older adults at high-risk of health decline and provide assistance to discuss and document preferences for future care. The intervention is implemented in the community aged care setting, through partnerships with home care providers. Expected benefits include increased rates of advance care planning, higher quality documents and improved wellbeing among older adults and carers.