Informal/family caregivers are a fundamental source of care for cancer patients in the United
States, yet the population of caregivers and their tasks, psychosocial needs, and health …

Family caregivers provide substantial care for patients with advanced cancer, while suffering
from hidden morbidity and unmet needs. The objectives of this review were to examine risk …

Purpose To understand family caregivers' needs for better preparation and care, this state-of-
the-science review examines the effect of caregiving on the health and well-being of …

Background This pilot study aimed to investigate quality of life, psychological burden, unmet
needs, and care satisfaction in family caregivers of advanced cancer patients (FCs) during …

With cancer incidence increasing over time, attention to the burden of related psychiatric and
psychosocial consequences of the disease and treatment is a major topic for both cancer …

Purpose Family caregivers of cancer patients become responsible for many elements of
cancer care, usually without preparation or training in provision of care. Their efforts of care …

Background This study prospectively evaluated distress, depressive and anxiety symptoms
as well as associated factors in family caregivers (FC) of advanced cancer patients at …

Methods All eligible caregivers were approached by advance practice nurses (APNs) during
a regularly scheduled patient clinic visit. Informed consent was obtained prior to study …

Background Family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer often have poor quality of
life (QOL) and mental health. We examined the effectiveness of interventions offering …

Objective Female family caregivers consistently report higher levels of stress and burden
compared to male caregivers. Explanations for the apparently higher psychological …