ReviewFrontiers in public health2024
Caregiving consequences in cancer family caregivers: a narrative review of qualitative studies.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Meta-synthesis of qualitative research on comfort experiences of family caregivers in hospice care: a systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Cancer risk perception among family members of patients with digestive tract cancer and associated patient- and family member-related factors: A cross-sectional study of 414 patient-family member pairs.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2026Article
- Being a relative of a person with cancer can be an emotional burden, but caregiving is often done with love: a survey study amongst relatives.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Patterns of Hope and Loneliness Among Patients and Caregivers Affected by Biliary Tract Cancers.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2026Article
- Resilience as an indirect pathway linking depressive symptoms and quality of life among family caregivers of hospitalized lung cancer patients in Northern Vietnam.Tropical medicine and health · 2026Article
- "The aspect of caregiving becomes incredibly complex": lived experiences of rural cancer caregiving identified through community advisory board engagement.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- The broad societal value of pembrolizumab for women's cancer in Canada.Future oncology (London, England) · 2026Article
- Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese CancerSupportSourceHealth and quality of life outcomes · 2026Article
- Experiences of Patients, Family Members and Nurses in Outpatient Cancer Care: A Multi-Method Qualitative Study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciences · 2026Article
- Geographic barriers and transportation burden in rural cancer care: a GIS-based assessment of support needs among non-cohabiting family caregivers.Journal of rural medicine : JRM · 2026Article
- Colorectal cancer patients' experiences with antineoplastic agents from the perspective of their significant others: a longitudinal qualitative study.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2026Article
- Exploring the predictive capacity of smartphone-based digital phenotyping to monitor pain and physical quality of life in advanced cancer patients, family caregivers, and dyads.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The mediation role of hope and social support in the relationship between fatigue and burden in caregivers of patients with brain tumor.BMC cancer · 2025Article
- The needs of the family caregivers of patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a qualitative study in Iran.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Delivering psychosocial support to family caregivers of cancer patients: Insights from Iranian psychosocial oncology professionals and family caregivers highlighting the need for change.Palliative & supportive care · 2025Article
- Caregiver burden in family caregivers of individuals with cancer in Iran: an analytical cross-sectional study.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Article
- Patterns and influencing factors of savoring in caregivers of advanced cancer patients: a latent profile study.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Examination of the relationship between the empathic tendencies and sleep quality of caregivers of cancer patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Experiences of 'Indirect' Illness in Family Caregivers of Chronically Ill and Older Adults: A Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Development and validation of the respite care model for adults with cancer in Iran: study protocol for a multimethod research project.BMJ open · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Cancer is a significant public health issue, causing various challenges for individuals affected by it. As cancer progresses, patients often become dependent on others for support. Family caregivers and members play a crucial role in the recovery and rehabilitation of these patients. However, caregivers themselves face numerous challenges throughout the course of their family member's illness. Exploring the experiences of family caregivers can inform long-term planning and supportive interventions to address their caregiving difficulties. This study reviews previous literature on caregiving outcomes. Method: This study presents a narrative review of qualitative studies, analyzing a total of 23 articles. The results were extracted and organized into subcategories. After revision by the research team, main categories were identified. These categories encompass both positive and negative outcomes of caregiving. Results: The findings of this review demonstrate that caring for a family member with cancer has significant implications for caregivers. These implications include: (A) Positive outcomes of caregiving (such as achieving self-management and balance, promoting kinship intimacy, finding meaning and purpose, and experiencing spiritual growth) and (B) Negative outcomes of caregiving (including care-related physical exhaustion, disruption of personal life plans, psycho-emotional consequences, and socio-economic burden). Conclusion: The results of this study highlight the challenges faced by family caregivers and emphasize the importance of addressing their needs within the healthcare system. By providing support and attention to their well-being, caregivers can enhance their resilience and adaptability in managing caregiving difficulties.
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