Background Against a backdrop of population aging and improving survival rates for chronic
noncommunicable diseases (CNCD), researchers are placing growing emphasis on health …

Background Since the introduction of serious illness as a potential traumatic stressor in the
fourth version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM‐IV) …

ABSTRACT Background Family caregivers (FCs) are critically important for patients with
cancer, yet they may experience psychological distress related to caregiving demands. We …

Background Cancer and its treatment can result in psychological distress in both adults with
cancer and in their family caregivers. This psychological distress acts as a significant …

The paper reports an evidence synthesis of how loneliness is conceptualised in qualitative
studies in adults. Using PRISMA guidelines, our review evaluated exposure to or …

Informal caregivers are the primary source of support for cancer patients, providing
assistance with household tasks, medical care and emotional support. These …

Background: Close relatives provide much of the care to people with cancer. As resilience
can shield family caregivers from mental health problems, there has been a burgeoning …

The diagnosis of cancer is a family experience that changes the lives of all its members,
bringing an immense amount of stress and many challenging situations. The daily routine …

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 …

Background: Cancer is a chronic disease and a major health problem. It affects both patients
and their family caregivers multidimensionally. The family caregivers may be affected by not …