Table 3.

Exemplars of Knowledge Level Responses and Frequencies by Caregiver Type

Level of Response	Scenario By Caregiver Type	% of responses	Example from student responses
Level 1, Generic Non-specific response to caregiver type	Manager	43%	Make sure everyone is on the same page
	Carrier	31%	Seek support
	Partner	51%	Suggest additional help
	Lone	47%	Provide support
Level 2, Mastery Responsive to caregiver type with clear inclusion of one caregiver- specific action, indicating mastery	Manager	44%	Speak to all family
	Carrier	43%	I will encourage her to use the support of her family
	Partner	42%	Ask what the caregiver needs from the healthcare team
	Lone	25%	One-on-one conversation
Level 3, High Mastery Responsive to caregiver type with clear inclusion of two caregiver- specific actions, indicating high mastery	Manager	6%	Discuss a process; Give options; Discuss consequences of quick decisions
	Carrier	12%	Take some time out of the day just for you; talk to your parents and talk to the family to try and let them help you
	Partner	1.5%	Facilitate family meetings to discuss caregiving and support. Ask “what do you need from the team? “ and “How are you holding up?”
	Lone	10%	Use simple and clear language; one to one conversation
Level 4, Highest Mastery Responsive to caregiver type with clear inclusion of three caregiver specifications, indicating highest mastery	Manager	0%
	Carrier	1.5%	It is important to tell the caregiver she is doing an excellent job as a caregiver; provide emotional support and encouragement for the work he is doing and stress the importance of self-care. Encourage him to share his feelings about caregiving and how it has impacted life. Remind caregiver to do something for himself everyday. Even if it is just 15 minutes
	Partner	1%	Encourage the caregiver to continue what they are doing and thank them for their work. Provide as much information as possible so they can delegate. Ask how we can make their experience as smooth as possible and what they need
	Lone	5.5%	One on one support, use simple terms, provide resources for support and respite care

^*Responses at level 2 and higher demonstrate fluidity of knowledge skills in addition to goal complexity and mastery.