Gaps and Opportunities: Family Caregiver Programs in U.S. Transplant Centers

This report (30 pages) highlights gaps in support for caregivers in transplant centres in the United States.

Authors:

Organizations:

National Alliance for Caregiving

Year: 2024

Languages: English

Format: Document (article, report, guide, etc.)

Dimension(s) of caregiving:

Analysis of caregiving support
Realities of caregiving

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CALL 811 (Info-Santé/Info-Social). If you need support or have concerns or questions about your health or that of a family member or friend, call 811 to speak to a nurse or psychosocial worker. Bilingual and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it’s free and confidential.

To speak to a caregiver counselor about a difficult situation, ask questions or get a referral, call l’Appui’s Caregiver Support Helpline.

Bilingual; open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

1 855 852-7784

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To find community resources offering caregiving information and support near you, consult l’Appui’s Resource Directory or Proche aidance Québec's list of member organizations (in French only).

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This report This report (30 pages) highlights gaps in support for caregivers in transplant centres in the United States. It underscores the essential role played by caregivers throughout the transplantation process and offers recommendations to improve their recognition and support.

The findings are based on a national survey conducted in May 2024 with 114 transplant centres on their caregiver support practices, programs and resources.

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Curious for more?

Read the first report on the subject : Transplant Caregiving in the U.S.: A Call for System Change.