Home care support for families of people with advanced illness
This trial tests a person-centred program to help families caring for a loved one with advanced chronic illness at home. It aims to see if this support improves well-being for both the person with the illness and their family caregivers.
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Who can take part
- Person with advanced chronic illness (like heart failure, kidney failure, COPD, or liver failure) who is not currently under specialized palliative care.
- The person lives at home (not in a hospital or nursing home).
- At least 2 adult family members must provide care at home and participate together.
- Family members must have been providing care for at least 2 months.
- Each caregiver must be 18+, speak Spanish, be aware of the diagnosis, and able to give consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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