Improving psychosocial support for mesothelioma caregivers through a participant-centered online support group

This Project Grant award, provided by the Defense Health Agency under the Military Medical Research and Development program (CFDA 12.420), is focused on improving psychosocial support for caregivers of individuals with mesothelioma through a participant-centered online support group.

The total funding amount for this 4-year award is $1,125,417, with an effective start date of September 1, 2024. Michigan State University is the prime awardee, and they have subcontracted a portion of the work to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF) to facilitate the recruitment of participants, coordinate the support groups, and provide administrative support.

The key products and services to be delivered under this grant include recruiting mesothelioma patients, caregivers, bereaved individuals, veterans, and healthcare professionals to participate in the online support group study; developing and maintaining the online platform; hiring and coordinating moderators for the support groups; and providing overall administrative support for the project.