Creating a caregiver program in neuro-oncology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neuro-oncology caregivers face unique challenges. Caring for a patient who has a catastrophic, life-threatening diagnosis combined with progressive neurological decline can produce great distress. Experts agree that a formalized plan of care to address the needs of the neuro-oncology caregiver is needed.

Methods

In 2013, the Division of Neuro-Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco initiated a program designed to provide additional services to address the needs of the neuro-oncology caregiver. Records have been kept outlining program development, the caregivers seen, their identified needs, and services provided.

Results

From October 2013 through August 2015 staff met with 334 "new to clinic" caregivers, 90 of whom were caring for patients w

SUBMITTER: Page MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6655409 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature