Dr. Lebel’s laboratory has adapted the FORT intervention for family caregivers using an online format. With the help of an advisory board that included patient partners, therapists and researchers, Dr. Lebel’s team began the adaptation process of both the FORT therapist and patient manuals and conducted a usability study to determine the usefulness, usability, desirability, value, accessibility, and credibility of the adapted FORT intervention (FC-FORT).

Following a successful usability study, Dr. Lebel’s team completed a pilot study of FC-FORT using a randomized control trial design. This project is one of the first to evaluate the feasibility of an online intervention dedicated to family caregivers living with fear of cancer recurrence.

This will help bridge an important gap in bringing evidence-based care to caregivers who have never been offered help before for their fear of cancer recurrence.

Family Caregiver FORT manuals can be requested here.