Report Finds Gaps in Support for Caregivers of Transplant Recipients
As summarized in a Palliative Care News article, the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) reports significant gaps in support for caregivers of organ transplant patients, revealing that approximately 30% of transplant centers lack dedicated caregiver programs, only 3% conduct regular caregiver assessments, and 40% lack procedures or are unaware of documentation processes to assess caregiver needs. Experts advocate for the early integration of palliative care into transplant processes to address these deficiencies, emphasizing that palliative care teams can provide essential support to both patients and caregivers throughout the transplant process.