Most existing health-related quality of life research concerns the impact of disease on
patients. However, in several medical specialties including dermatology, oncology, and …

Objective To evaluate and estimate the effect of psychosocial interventions on improving the
quality of life (QoL) of adult cancer caregivers. Methods We conducted a systematic review …

This systematic review synthesizes the complex literature on prognostic awareness in
cancer. A total of 37 studies examining cancer patients' understanding of their prognosis …

Purpose: Limited research exists on the social information needs of adolescents and young
adults (AYAs, aged 15–39 at diagnosis) with cancer. Methods: The Adolescent and Young …

Objectives Prognostic awareness relates to patients' capacity to understand their prognosis
and the likely illness trajectory. Based on the current evidence, accurate PA is associated …

Context Family caregivers are a vital resource in the recovery of intensive care unit (ICU)
survivors. Of concern, the stress associated with this role can negatively affect caregiver …

Background Prognostic understanding in advanced cancer patients and their caregivers
may have an impact on the delivery of effective care. The aims of this study were to explore …

Objective Adequate knowledge of prognosis is a prerequisite for planning appropriate end‐
of‐life (EOL) care. However, questions remain about whether the association between …

Bioethics: The Basics is an introduction to the foundational principles, theories and issues in
the study of medical and biological ethics. Readers are introduced to bioethics from the …

Prognostic awareness (PA) has an important role in promoting informed care planning in
cancer patients. However, studies in the literature showed discordant results regarding the …