FAQs about Study Participation
What is the purpose and who is funding it?
The purpose of the "Hospice Use, Hospice Quality, and Related End-of-Life Outcomes in Nursing Homes (Hospice in NH)" study is to learn about factors that contribute to hospice use and hospice care quality among nursing home residents in order to improve end-of-life care. The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Nursing Research is funding this project (R01NR020601).
Who is conducting the study?
Columbia University School of Nursing is conducting the study in partnership with MJHS Health Systems and the RAND Corporation.
How can I participate in this study?
We are seeking participants who were caregivers for a loved one who passed away in a nursing home to take part in a telephone or Zoom interview lasting up to an hour to discuss their experience with and thoughts about end-of-life care. Participants will receive a $50 e-gift card for their time. To be eligible, participants must be 18 years of age or older and have been a caregiver for a loved one who passed away in a nursing home during the past 3 years. If interested, please email nursing_hspstudy@cumc.columbia.edu or call 877-464-7839 to confirm eligibility.