Oncology Caregiver Support Framework
Guideline Objective
The framework is intended to support regional planning for caregiver support strategies by setting the foundation for oncology caregiver support in Ontario. The framework is intended as a best practice guide, which organizations can implement based on their unique circumstances, and develop strategies that best meet the needs of the populations they serve.
The framework is also intended to foster more discussion between healthcare providers and caregivers around inclusion of caregivers as essential partners of cancer care. It is our hope that healthcare providers using this framework will champion a culture shift in oncology, leading to greater caregiver support that recognizes caregivers as valued partners in the cancer continuum.
Patient Population
All oncology patients
Intended Guideline Users
Regional Cancer Programs, clinicians and administrators working in an oncology setting, other key stakeholders focused on caregivers
Research Questions
N/A
Supportive Interventions Care
Surgery
Radiopharmaceuticals
Radiation Treatment
Primary Care
Psychosocial Oncology Care
Transplantation
Person Centered Care
Patient Education
Endoscopic Procedures
Focal Ablation Therapy
Chemotherapy
Brachytherapy
Alternative Therapy
Biological Therapy
Hormonal Therapy
Imaging
Palliative Care
Pathology and Laboratory Testing
Nursing Care
Interventional Radiology Procedures
Immunotherapy
Active Surveillance
Non PEBC
N/A
Prevention
Screening
Diagnosis
Treatment
Survivorship
End-of-life Care
Integrated Care