Hospital staff get special training to help stressed cancer families

NCT ID NCT01805609

Summary

This study tests a training program for nurses and social workers at a cancer hospital to help them better support family caregivers. The program teaches staff how to communicate more effectively and compassionately with families facing the challenges of cancer care. Researchers will measure whether the training improves staff skills and increases family satisfaction with the support they receive.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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