New program aims to ease burden on family caregivers of chronically ill patients

This pilot study tests whether a person-centred care (PCC) intervention can improve the caregiving experience and wellbeing of families who provide home care for someone with an advanced chronic illness. Fifty families will be randomly assigned to receive either the PCC intervention plus usual care or usual care alone. The intervention involves an initial consultation with a primary care nurse to create a personalized health plan, followed by monthly check-ins over three months. The study focuses on whether this approach is feasible and acceptable in primary care settings.