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ArticleJCO oncology practice2025

Integrating Family Caregivers Into Cancer Care: Implementation of Evidence-Based Caregiver Protocols Into Gynecologic Oncology Practice.

Teresa Hagan Thomas, Grace Campbell, Kelly R Tan, Patty Jo Murray, Kimm Loughlin, Mary C Roberge, Youjia Wang, Young Ji Lee, Ryan DiLello, Heidi S Donovan

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Teresa Hagan ThomasSchool of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.ORCID 0000-0001-7403-7314
Grace CampbellDuquesne University School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA.ORCID 0000-0003-3942-0662
Kelly R TanSchool of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.ORCID 0000-0003-4289-3188
Patty Jo MurraySchool of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Kimm LoughlinOffice of Senior Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Mary C RobergeSchool of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Youjia WangSchool of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.ORCID 0009-0008-1534-5753
Young Ji LeeSchool of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.ORCID 0000-0001-6359-4721
Ryan DiLelloSchool of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.ORCID 0009-0002-3417-698X
Heidi S DonovanSchool of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.ORCID 0000-0002-4889-8644

Funding

VECTOR CORE FACILITYP30CA047904 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI CHRISTOPHER J. BAKKENIST · 1988 to 2026
$158.0M
Extension of STRONG Study to Expand Intervention ImpactR37CA262025 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI Teresa Hagan Thomas · 2021 to 2026
$3.7M
NCI NIH HHS P30 CA047904NCI NIH HHS R37 CA262025
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeFamily caregivers (CGs) of individuals with cancer are increasingly relied upon to provide long-term, sometimes intense care, although their integration into clinical cancer care remains minimal. The Caregiver Advocacy, Research, and Education (CARE) Center is a novel nurse-led academic-clinical partnership to support family CGs of individuals with gynecologic cancer. This study aims to describe the implementation of the Center protocols and report metrics of CG needs and Center support. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe Center's goals are to identify, assess, and provide tailored support to CGs. Initially, Center protocols included assessment of CGs' self-identified distress (distress thermometer, 0 = no distress to 10 = extreme distress) and needs (yes or no). Tailored support on the basis of CG distress was provided by in-person and remote staff who provided complementary, concurrent support based on CG need: evidence-based self-management guides, self-management support, referral to specialty services. Center documentation was analyzed to describe Center reach and CG distress.

resultsFrom November 2019 to June 2023, CGs (N = 1,250) were identified through referrals, new patient outreach, and inpatient visits. Seven hundred and six CGs (56.5%) were assessed through a needs-based assessment, and 515 (41.2%) CGs received tailored support. CGs were mostly men (53.0%) and the mean distress was 4.4/10 (standard deviation, 3.1). CG distress was moderately associated with CG needs including maintaining emotional (ρ = 0.40;

conclusionCenter protocols facilitate identification of high-need CGs within a cancer clinic. Future research will longitudinally evaluate the impact of Center protocols on CG and patient outcomes, incorporating updated assessment tools.

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CaregiversGenital Neoplasms, FemaleAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle Aged

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PMCPMC11842612

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