ArticlePalliative & supportive care2025
Situations in which caregivers and patients are likely to collude: Perspectives from caregivers of advanced cancer patients in Bangladesh.
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- Patient-Reported Satisfaction With Inpatient Palliative Care at a Tertiary Hospital in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Collusion in Cancer Care: An Investigation into its Facets at a Tertiary Care Center in South India.Annals of African medicine · 2026Article
- Assessment of end-of-life care needs among patients with incurable diseases in Bangladesh: A multicenter study.Palliative & supportive care · 2025Article
- Situations in which caregivers and patients are likely to collude: Perspectives from caregivers of advanced cancer patients in Bangladesh- ERRATUM.Palliative & supportive care · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesThis study aimed to explore situations where caregivers and patients are likely to collude, from the perspective of caregivers of advanced cancer patients in Bangladesh.
methodsThis study took place in 2 different tertiary care hospitals in Bangladesh. The study design included both quantitative and qualitative components. In this study, we focused on situations in which caregivers choose not to disclose the truth, regardless of their patients' desire to know it. This may include instances of mutual withholding or cases of deliberate withholding by caregivers, even when patients express a desire to know the truth. While collusion may occur in some instances, not all situations qualify as collusion; nonetheless, all of these situations were broadly considered as collusion-prone. The intensity of enactment was assessed using the "Caregiver Collusion Questionnaire," and in-depth exploration of collusion-prone situations was conducted through key person interviews with the caregivers.
resultsThe intensity of enactment was medium to high among two-thirds (83.1%) of caregivers. This intensity was significantly associated with the caregivers' relationship with the patients and their intention to disclose the truth ( SIGNIFICANCE OF
resultsThe nature of collusion-prone situations is shaped by culture and social values. By gradually and indirectly addressing these situations, healthcare professionals can assist families in navigating through difficult conversations and ensure that the patient's wishes and values are respected.
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