ArticleCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2021
The Supportive Care Needs of Regional and Remote Cancer Caregivers.
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- Access to Supportive Care Among Australian Cancer Carers: Experiences of Priority Populations.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Supportive care needs and quality of life in caregivers of cancer patients receiving home-based palliative care: a serial mediation model.BMC palliative care · 2026Article
- Factors associated with pain among rural cancer survivors: Findings from an Australian longitudinal study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
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- Adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy in breast cancer: a single regional Australian centre experience.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Comprehensive care needs among informal cancer caregivers of patients with advanced cancer in palliative care: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Identifying Rural Hotspots for Head and Neck Cancer Using the Bayesian Mapping Approach.Cancers · 2025Article
- Comprehensive needs assessment tool for informal cancer caregivers (CNAT-ICs): Instrument development and cross-sectional validation study.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2024Article
- Communication between Caregivers of Adults with Cancer and Healthcare Professionals: a Review of Communication Experiences, Associated Factors, Outcomes, and Interventions.Current oncology reports · 2024Review
- Gender and non-communicable diseases in Mexico: a political mapping and stakeholder analysis.Health research policy and systems · 2024Article
- Changes in rural caregivers' health behaviors while supporting someone with cancer: A qualitative study.Cancer medicine · 2024Article
- Risk factors associated with the comprehensive needs of cancer caregivers in China.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
- Quality of Life vs. Supportive Care Needs for Oral Cancer Caregivers: Are They Related?Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2023Article
- The quality of life of regional and remote cancer caregivers in Australia.European journal of cancer care · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveAs cancer survival rates continue to increase, so will the demand for care from family and friends, particularly in more isolated settings. This study aims to examine the needs of cancer caregivers in regional and remote Australia.
methodsA total of 239 informal (i.e., non-professional) cancer caregivers (e.g., family/friends) from regional and remote Queensland, Australia, completed the Comprehensive Needs Assessment Tool for Cancer Caregivers (CNAT-C). The frequencies of individuals reporting specific needs were calculated. Logistic regression analyses assessed the association between unmet needs and demographic characteristics and cancer type.
resultsThe most frequently endorsed needs were lodging near hospital (77%), information about the disease (74%), and tests and treatment (74%). The most frequent unmet needs were treatment near home (37%), help with economic burden (32%), and concerns about the person being cared for (32%). Younger and female caregivers were significantly more likely to report unmet needs overall (OR = 2.12; OR = 0.58), and unmet healthcare staff needs (OR = 0.35; OR = 1.99, respectively). Unmet family and social support needs were also significantly more likely among younger caregivers (OR = 0.35). Caregivers of breast cancer patients (OR = 0.43) and older caregivers (OR = 0.53) were significantly less likely to report unmet health and psychology needs. Proportions of participants reporting needs were largely similar across demographic groups and cancer type with some exceptions.
conclusionsCaregiver health, practical issues associated with travel, and emotional strain are all areas where regional and remote caregivers require more support. Caregivers' age and gender, time since diagnosis and patient cancer type should be considered when determining the most appropriate supportive care.
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