Communication and Hospice Online With Optimal Support and Engagement (CHOOSE)
The project is a multisite, three-group randomized control trial (RCT) with equal and parallel mixed-methods analysis that allows standardized measures combined with rich qualitative data to test hypotheses and answer research questions. Family caregivers (FCGs) of hospice cancer patients will be recruited and randomized into one of three groups: usual hospice care only (UC), usual care online support group (UCOSG) (without communication strategies), and the CHOOSE intervention group (with communication focus).
Eligibility Criteria: * Family caregiver of cancer patient receiving hospice care from an affiliated hospice organization. Only 1 FCG per patient may be enrolled. * At least 18 years of age. * Can speak and understand English. * Able to access the internet. * Has a Facebook account or is willing to create a Facebook account in order to be in this study
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