The influence of family social support on quality of life of informal caregivers of cancer patients
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DOI: 10.1002/nop2.887
Abstract: Caregivers of cancer patients are at high risk of experiencing impairments in terms of anxiety, depression and quality of life. This study examines the mediation capacity that perceived emotional support can have after diagnosis and… read more here.
Keywords: caregivers cancer; cancer patients; quality life;
Association between inflammatory cytokines and caregiving distress in family caregivers of cancer patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06578-y
Abstract: Caregivers of cancer patients experience distress that can manifest as caregiving burden, burnout, depression, and fatigue. Caregiving distress affects physical health in various ways such as causing the dysregulation of inflammatory functions. We examined the… read more here.
Keywords: caregiving distress; family caregivers; cancer; caregivers cancer ... See more keywords
How family caregivers of cancer patients manage symptoms at home: A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.05.004
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Cancer affects not only the patient, but also the whole family, especially when a member of the family assumes the role of the family caregiver. This puts an additional emotional, social and financial strain… read more here.
Keywords: home; family; family caregivers; caregivers cancer ... See more keywords
A Double Whammy? Psychosocial Disadvantages of Dementia Caregivers with Cancer Histories.
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DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2023.2207392
Abstract: Guided by the Diathesis-Stress model, this study examined how cancer history interacted with caregiving status to determine the psychosocial functioning of dementia caregivers. This study assessed a set of indicators for psychological health and social… read more here.
Keywords: cancer histories; caregivers cancer; without cancer; caregivers without ... See more keywords
Who breaks bad news: D octors, family caregivers or cancer patients? A qualitative study in Southern China.
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DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2021.1995532
Abstract: This qualitative study was conducted among the family caregivers of cancer patients treated in a hospital in Shenzhen, southern China, to elucidate the truth-telling process. Thirteen participants were recruited, and the data were thematically analyzed.… read more here.
Keywords: family caregivers; qualitative study; cancer; caregivers cancer ... See more keywords
Humanistic and economic burden among caregivers of patients with cancer in Japan
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DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2019.1675672
Abstract: Abstract Aims: As the number of cancer patients increases in Japan, and people are living longer with cancer, the need for caregivers of cancer patients is expected to increase substantially. This study intended to reveal… read more here.
Keywords: among caregivers; non caregivers; burden among; cancer ... See more keywords
Perceptions of family caregivers of cancer patients about the challenges of caregiving: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1111/scs.12463
Abstract: BACKGROUND The experience of caring for a family member with cancer is associated with several care-related problems and challenges for the caregiver. The comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the trials and tribulations of caregiving can… read more here.
Keywords: study; family; family caregivers; caregivers cancer ... See more keywords
Impact of early palliative care on the quality of life in caregivers of cancer patients: A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12629
Abstract: BACKGROUND Maintaining caregivers' quality of life (QoL) is critical to sustaining the care needed for cancer patients. One of the interventions applied to cancer patients' caregivers is early palliative care (EPC). AIMS This systematic review… read more here.
Keywords: caregivers cancer; cancer patients; care; quality life ... See more keywords
Evaluation of a brief pilot psychoeducational support group intervention for family caregivers of cancer patients: a quasi-experimental mixed-methods study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12955-017-0595-y
Abstract: BackgroundFamily caregivers of cancer patients often experience an impaired quality of life (QOL) and emotional distress as a result of their caregiving duties, which may potentially influence the quality of care of their care recipients.… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; group; family caregivers; caregivers cancer ... See more keywords
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prevalence of Depression Among Caregivers of Cancer Patients
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.817936
Abstract: Background Caregivers of cancer patients commonly experience depressive symptoms due to the heavy burden of caregiving responsibility. Objective This meta-analysis examined the prevalence of depression among caregivers of cancer patients. Methods We included 85 studies… read more here.
Keywords: caregivers cancer; depression; cancer patients; prevalence depression ... See more keywords
Assessing the Comprehensive Training Needs of Informal Caregivers of Cancer Patients: A Qualitative Study
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DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30040291
Abstract: Introduction: The increasing demand for cancer services is projected to overwhelm the cancer care system, leading to a potential shortfall in human resource capacity. Informal caregivers (unpaid family/friend caregivers of cancer patients) provide a significant… read more here.
Keywords: cgs; caregivers cancer; training; cancer patients ... See more keywords