Diadic

💡 Ever wondered how started? 💡

Thanks to a visionary group of palliative care researchers, led by Prof. Peter Hudson 🇦🇺 and Prof. Joachim Cohen 🇧🇪.

🌐 Seizing an opportunity via EU/Horizon 2020, they embarked on a mission to enhance the well-being of advanced cancer patients and their caregivers. 🤝 Their journey is rooted in the groundbreaking work of Prof. Laurel Northouse and her team at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, creators of the original FOCUS intervention.

👩⚕️ Now, DIAdIC stands as a testament to collaborative research, building on a foundation of innovation and compassion. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to make a meaningful impact! 💙🔬

🌟 From , we are happy to introduce our FOCUS+ Strategy 🌍

🤝 What is FOCUS+:
A specially trained nurse conducts three extensive consultations with the patient-caregiver dyad over three months, often in the patient's home. FOCUS+ aims to enhance communication, boost resilience, find meaning in the illness experience, and improve coping skills.

💡 Training for Success:
Thanks to the tireless efforts of the DIAdIC Study Training Team, a comprehensive e-learning platform was developed to provide training to our amazing nurses. Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, they mastered the FOCUS+ intervention within their own countries.

🌐 Global Collaboration:
Nurses from six countries unite in our Community of Practice Programme, fostering regular knowledge exchange. This global collaboration ensures a wealth of insights and experiences, enhancing the effectiveness of FOCUS+.

👏 Meet the DIAdIC Study Training Team:
- Prof. Kevin Brazil and Dr. David Scott from Queen’s University Belfast
- Professor Laurel Northouse, Bonnie Dockham, Julie Walker, and Ann Schafenacker from the University of Michigan.
🫂 Their dedication has paved the way for innovation and transformative care 🫂

Join us on this journey as we revolutionise patient care and caregiving with FOCUS+! 💙 🌟

🌈 Meet the Exceptional Team:

Janita de Koeijer & Erika van Wijk – 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Joanna Bate – 🇬🇧 UK (London)
Margot Creighton – 🇬🇧 UK (Belfast)
Aoife McCann, Snehal Prabhukeluskar & Nuala Hannon – 🇮🇪 Ireland
Charlotte Depoortere & Ann D’Olieslager – 🇧🇪 Belgium
Isabella Elise Pedersen & Marlene Lund Nielsen – 🇩🇰 Denmark
Silvia Zini, Stefania Tortella, Chiara Puglisi & Federica Sforacchi – 🇮🇹 Italy

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