Identifying priorities for cancer caregiver interventions: Protocol for a three-round modified Delphi study

Abstract

Introduction: Cancer is often considered a chronic disease, and most people with cancer have a caregiver, often a family member or friend who provides a significant amount of care during the illness trajectory. Caregivers are frequently in need of support, and a range of interventions have been trialled to improve outcomes. Consensus for optimal ways to support caregivers is not known. The aim of this protocol paper is to describe procedures for a modified Delphi study to explore expert consensus about important factors when developing caregiver interventions. Methods and analysis: Online modified Delphi methodology will be used to establish consensus for important caregiver intervention fac..