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Table 3 Key points for caregiver success

From: 8th International conference on management and rehabilitation of chronic respiratory failure: the long summaries – Part 3

• Huge commitment made by family caregivers

• Caregiver burden despite formal home ventilation training

• The need to introduce post training discussion, assessment of caregiver skills

• Increase professional supports in the initial weeks

• Increased home follow-up to recognize issues

• Closer integration between hospital and community

• Respite care for caregivers