Call for cancer carers to join new study
Caregivers of adolescents diagnosed with cancer in the last 2 years are being asked to participate in a unique Australian study exploring their experiences.
Mothers, fathers and other caregivers who look after a young person with cancer aged 10 to 16 years will be interviewed in the study conducted by the University of Western Sydney School of Nursing and Midwifery(opens in a new window).
The interviews, which take 45 to 60 minutes, can be done over-the-phone or in person.
The study is an opportunity for people to voice their opinion and feelings.
Some people may find it helpful to talk about their experiences caring for a child diagnosed with cancer.
The study results will build better understanding for nurses of one of the most challenging roles a parent or carer can undertake.
Josefina Natividad Villanueva, a Registered Nurse and UWS Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)(opens in a new window) student will conduct the study under the supervision of Dr Lauretta Luck and Dr Lucie Ramjan(opens in a new window) from the UWS School of Nursing and Midwifery.
More information or to participate, please contact Lauretta Luck (02 9685 9568) and Lucie Ramjan (02 9685 9032)
This study has been approved by the University of Western Sydney Human Research Ethics Committee. The approval number is H9645.
Ends
21 May 2013
