Improving skills of family caregivers for cancer patients using simulations
Building Family Caregiver Skills Using a Simulation-Based Intervention for Care of Patients with Cancer
This study is all about helping family caregivers learn important skills to better support their loved ones who are being treated for different types of cancer, so they can feel more confident and provide the best care possible during this tough time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10927207 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the skills of family caregivers who support patients undergoing treatment for various cancers, including head and neck, lung, esophageal, rectal, and anal cancers. It employs a simulation-based intervention to provide caregivers with the necessary training to manage complex caregiving tasks, such as wound care, pain management, and emotional support. By using experiential learning techniques, the study aims to empower caregivers during the critical period of active treatment and transition to survivorship. The effectiveness of this approach will be evaluated through its impact on caregiver confidence, patient outcomes, and healthcare utilization.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are family members of patients currently undergoing treatment for head and neck, lung, esophageal, rectal, or anal cancers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently receiving treatment for the specified cancers or those without family caregivers may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of care that family caregivers provide, leading to better health outcomes for cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that simulation-based training can effectively enhance the skills of healthcare professionals, suggesting potential success for similar approaches in training family caregivers.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Case Western Reserve University — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mazanec, Susan — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Mazanec, Susan
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.