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ArticlePsycho-oncology2026

Psychosocial Impact Following Acute Hospitalization Among Patients With Hematologic Malignancies and Their Family Caregivers: A Content Analysis.

Sydney Sumrall, Rebecca Hoppe, Julia Slack, Youran Lee, Tara A Albrecht, Marcia A Winter

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Sydney SumrallDepartment of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0477-9088
Rebecca HoppeDepartment of Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4456-1892
Julia SlackDuke University, School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8358-845X
Youran LeeDuke University, School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8831-7229
Tara A AlbrechtAdvocate Health, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9687-3671
Marcia A WinterDepartment of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2849-4263

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Susan White Holsworth Palliative Care ScholarVCU Massey Cancer Center
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Abstract

backgroundHematologic malignancies (HMs) require intensive treatment procedures which significantly reduce quality of life for patients. Patients with HM often rely on family caregivers to provide emotional and instrumental support. It is therefore essential to understand patients' and caregivers' experiences to inform psychosocial interventions.

aimsThis study explores the impact of HM on patients' and caregivers' lived experiences during the acute treatment period.

methodsInterview responses from patients with HM (n = 24) and their caregivers (n = 24) were coded via content analysis to describe the meaning that participants assigned to their experiences, and code frequencies were calculated.

resultsResults identified themes of emotional, physical, logistical, and financial impacts of the disease as well as supports and challenges in families' interactions with the healthcare system. Patients most frequently discussed the physical impact of their illness, while caregivers made the most comments about their relationship with healthcare providers.

conclusionsFindings underscore patient, caregivers, and healthcare team successes and challenges as well as the need for early interventions that help families feel more prepared to cope with cumulative strains of cancer treatment and caregiving.

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CaregiversFamilyHematologic NeoplasmsHospitalizationAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCost of IllnessFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeSocial Support

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PMCPMC13075462

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