Diadic

09/05/2024

Join us at the FREE DIAdIC End-of-Project Conference on May 15, 2024, at the University of Barcelona!
Engage with experts and explore research on improving quality of life for patients and their carers.

Register here: https://eapccongress.eu/2024/diadic-end-of-project-conference/

05/03/2024

"Improving quality of life and wellbeing for patients with a serious illness AND their carers: towards a family-centered approach to care"

The DIAdIC project, the EAPC Reference Group for Family Carers and the EAPC Reference Group for Public Health and Palliative care are organising the DIAdIC End-of-project Conference on Wednesday 15 May (before the 13th World Research Congress of the EAPC) in the University of Barcelona on the topic of patient and family oriented care.

Register here: https://eapccongress.eu/2024/diadic-end-of-project-conference/

31/10/2023

💡 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! 💙🔬

23/10/2023

🌐 is one of the EU-funded projects that is breaking new ground in cancer care support. 🤝💙 For this reason, we would like to introduce our innovative strategy: .

✨ This strategy provides the person with cancer and their caregiver access to four online sessions over a period of three months.

🖥️👥 The importance of providing support remotely has already been highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. This option, that fits well in the era of telemedicine, helps in the delivery of a psycho-social intervention via a computer programme.

💡 The beauty of this approach? It is not just effective; it is potentially more cost-efficient too. 📉💰 By harnessing the power of technology, we are making quality cancer care accessible to all, regardless of location.

🌍 Especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for remote support has never been more evident. DIAdIC is at the forefront, adapting to the times and ensuring uninterrupted care for those who need it most. 💪🏽🤍

Join us in revolutionising cancer care! 🚀 More info here: https://diadic.eu/project/ 🌈💚

19/10/2023

🌟 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

09/10/2023

💙 A diagnosis of advanced cancer impacts both the individual and their family caregiver, making the journey truly challenging 🙏

From , we would like to inform about the European Commission's European Care Strategy 🇪🇺 This initiative aims to enhance working conditions and work-life balance for carers, improving the situation for informal caregivers across the EU.

💡 Focus on long-term care: one of the priorities is to support informal carers, often women and relatives, through training, counseling, and vital psychological and financial assistance.

🔗 Dive into the details: https://bit.ly/46yKm4o

Let's join hands in spreading awareness and support for those who tirelessly care for their loved ones. 💪

The European Commission has presented the European Care Strategy to ensure quality, affordable and accessible care services across the European Union and improve the situation for both care receivers and the people caring for them, professionally or informally.

06/10/2023

🌼 Today, we celebrate the European Carers Day 🤗💌 Let's take a moment to think about the everyday heroes—informal carers 🇪🇺💙 European Association Working for Carers

30/06/2023

🌍 We are very pleased to have had the opportunity to once again discuss the progress of the project and its goals. From April 26 to 28, our consortium meeting took place in the beautiful city of Reggio Emilia, Italy.

Despite the challenges posed by the hybrid format, we were thrilled to have more than 30 consortium members present in person, marking a significant step forward in the post-Covid era.

You can read more about the meeting here: https://bit.ly/3NTTsSA

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our transformative journey!

We are very pleased to have had the opportunity to once again discuss the progress of the project and its goals. A few months ago, April 26 – 28 (Wednesday – […]

29/06/2023

🌍 Passionate about advancing cancer and palliative care? Recently, we presented our groundbreaking research at the EAPC 18th World Congress and ECPC Annual Congress.

We express sincere gratitude to the European Cancer Patient Coalition team for their valuable partnership and to EAPC Palliative Care the organizers and participants of for providing us with an exceptional platform to share our vision. Let's continue working hand in hand, breaking barriers, and pushing boundaries in cancer research and palliative care.

You can read more about it on our website: https://diadic.eu/eapc-and-ecpc-congresses-witness-the-impact-of-diadic-empowering-patients-and-transforming-cancer-research/

Together, let's create meaningful change, break barriers, and push boundaries in cancer care.

This past month was a whirlwind of passion for advancing cancer care and palliative care at the highly anticipated European Association for Palliative Care 18th World Congress (15th-17th June) and […]

29/06/2023

📢 Don't miss this exclusive interview with discussing the research protocol for the effectiveness-implementation trial of FOCUSau, a groundbreaking dyadic digital health intervention! 🎙️

🌐 Learn about the innovative approach to determine the effectiveness and sustainability of a digital health intervention (FOCUSau) aimed at improving the wellbeing of patients with advanced cancer and their primary family carer. Discover how FOCUSau is transforming the landscape of digital health interventions.

💡 Join us as we delve into the exciting world of research, implementation, and the potential impact of FOCUSau. Stay informed and be part of the conversation!
🔗 Read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3pqFTke

We had a chance to interview professor Peter Hudson and have a brief talk about the intervention study he is leading called “Improving the wellbeing of people with advanced cancer and […]

29/06/2023

🌍 Join DIAdIC, a groundbreaking transdisciplinary research project funded by the EU's Horizon 2020 program!

💪 Together, we're making a difference in the lives of advanced cancer patients and their family caregivers. 💙 Discover the power of psychosocial and educational support to enhance quality of life.

With everyone's participation, will generate vital evidence on intervention effectiveness across diverse European countries. 📚 Let's shape the future of care together!

🤝 Join us in this transformative journey. Visit our website to learn more about DIAdIC and how you can contribute to our mission of improving lives. 🌱
🔗 https://diadic.eu/

The Project Dyadic Psychoeducational Interventions for people with Advanced cancer and their Informal Caregivers (DIAdIC) is a transdisciplinary, cross-national research project. Read More Latest News New video on our YouTube […]

29/06/2023

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