Table 1.

Suggestions for Clinical Practice

Skills training	For caregivers of patients with chronic cardiac conditions, including application‐based training in problem solving; goal setting; medication, symptom, and device management; and communication
	For the health care team, with additional research to determine how to best incorporate the caregiver into the cardiology health care team
Development of remote technology	To assist caregivers with the clinical management of cardiac conditions, which include telehealth feedback among the health care team, family, and patient; to assist in the remote management of medical therapies, devices, and changes in symptoms
Psychosocial resources	Providing psychosocial resources to family members of patients with chronic cardiac conditions (ie, peer support groups, referrals for behavioral health professionals)
Advocacy	Advocate for policies to support caregivers, including government‐mandated leave to support caregivers (ie, Family Medical Leave Act). In the United States, the last legislation passed to support caregivers was the 2018 RAISE (Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage) Family Caregivers Act (S.1028/H.R.3759)
Research	Addressing research gaps, including the impact of the role of the family on outcomes of people living with chronic cardiac disease and family member psychological and physical health
Reimbursement	Reimbursement for health care systems and team members who promote and provide family‐based care, including caring for multiple members of a family, may also encourage family engagement efforts