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ArticleAsia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing2024

Behind the scenes of caregiving in patients with advanced cancer: A qualitative study on family caregivers.

Mahnaz Bahrami, Ahmad Nasiri

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Article in Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  3. Technology-based applications for relatives and caregivers of people with advanced breast cancer-a scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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  4. Resilience and its association with caregiving and psychosocial factors among lung cancer caregivers in Vietnam.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society · 2025
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  7. Caregivers' demands: caring atmosphere expected by cancer patients' caregivers-a qualitative content analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024
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Mahnaz BahramiDepartment of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Student Research Committee, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
Ahmad NasiriDepartment of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.

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Abstract

Objective: Family caregivers may have concerns that they do not want to disclose to others. This study aims to delve into the concealed facets of care provided by family caregivers to patients with advanced cancer. Methods: A qualitative approach was conducted in Iran from June 2022 to February 2023. Face-to-face, in-depth semi-structured interviews were carried out with 16 Iranian family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer, employing purposive sampling. The gathered data were analyzed using conventional content analysis, and Lincoln and Guba's criteria for rigor were applied to ensure the study's trustworthiness. Results: The analysis of the data resulted in the identification of three main themes with nine subthemes. The key themes derived from the experiences of family caregivers encompassed (1) chaotic mentalities, (2) troubling interdependence, and (3) desperational emotions. Conclusions: Caregivers of patients with advanced cancer commonly experience a highly fragile psychological state and are profoundly impacted by their concerns for the patient. Healthcare systems should prioritize ensuring that caregivers receive sufficient support and care.

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