Developing competencies for volunteer navigators to support caregivers of children living with medical complexity: a mixed-method e-Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Providing specially trained volunteer navigators is one promising strategy for supporting the increasing number of family caregivers who are caring for children living with medical complexity.

Objective

The objective of this study was to develop consensus on the role and competencies required for volunteer navigators who support caregivers of children living with medical complexity.

Design

This was a mixed-method study using modified e-Delphi and focus group methods. In phase 1, a modified e-Delphi survey with 20 family caregivers and a focus group with 4 family caregivers were conducted to develop consensus on their unmet needs and the potential roles of a volunteer to meet those needs. In phase 2, a modified e-Delphi survey was conducted with experts to d

SUBMITTER: Thomas R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10634257 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature