Designing Custom Support Pathways for Family Caregivers
Speaker: Dr. Charles Shamoun, PhD, RN, CNRN
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Summary
Dr. Charles Shimon, a nurse researcher at Mount Sinai's Elbham Family Center for Caregiving, explained his observational study design to track how specific stroke symptoms, healthcare team collaboration, and household factors affect caregiver preparedness. The group discussed major gaps in current hospital discharge processes and highlighted issues around insurance coverage for therapy, access to adaptive equipment, and the need for better coordination between healthcare teams and families.
