Impact of cancer patients? quality of life on that of spouse caregivers

Chen, Mei‐Ling; Chu, Lining; Chen, Hsiu-Chuan

doi:10.1007/s00520-004-0636-z

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“…Caregiving can significantly influence the QoL of these caregivers because of the fear of losing their loved one, the substantial impact of caring on the financial well-being of caregivers, and restrictions regarding their social life (Hagedoorn et al, 2000;Edwards and Ung, 2002;Chen et al, 2004). Having good relationships with patients, good friendships, their marital status, and the social support which they receive from family members are factors that contribute the caregiver's quality of life positively (Francis et al, 2009).…”

Section: Effects Of Care Burdens Of Caregivers Of Cancer Patients On mentioning

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Effects of Care Burdens of Caregivers of Cancer Patients on their Quality of Life

Türkoğlu¹,

Kılıç²

2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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In this study, the aim was to examine the effects of caring burdens of family caregivers of cancer patients on their quality of life in the east of Turkey. Data were collected at the Chemotherapy unit of Yakutiye Research Hospital of Ataturk University. Participants were 18 years old and older. The sample included 190 family caregivers who were living in the same flats with the patients during caregiving. Data were collected using a questionnaire that included socio-demographic questions for family caregivers and the Burden Interview, and the Caregiver Quality of Life Index-Cancer (CQOLC) Scale. SPSS version 14.0 was used to analyse the data. Descriptive statistics were computed for demographic variables of family caregivers. Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the relationship between the care burden and quality of life, linear logistic regression analysis was applied to determine the effect care burdens have on the quality of life, and logistic regression analysis was employed to determine the effect descriptive characteristics and care-related properties have on the quality of life. The score mean of the burden interview of caregivers was 36.6±11.2; and their score mean of CQOLC was 81.4±17.3. This study concluded that there was a negative relationship between caring burdens and the quality of life (p<0.001); descriptive characteristics, caring-related properties, and caring burden variables were all significant predictors of the quality of life. It is recommended that caregivers are given support by being offered training about providing care.

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Section: Effects Of Care Burdens Of Caregivers Of Cancer Patients On mentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of Care Burdens of Caregivers of Cancer Patients on their Quality of Life

Türkoğlu¹,

Kılıç²

2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…Psychological distress is well documented in patients with a wide variety of cancer types, stages and sites as well as in their caregivers. [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] Patients' perception of distress may reflect problems in multiple domains. 20,21 to treatment as well as psychosocial factors such as external stress and perceived support.…”

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Effects of a Problem-Solving Intervention (COPE) on Quality of Life for Patients with Advanced Cancer on Clinical Trials and their Caregivers: Simultaneous Care Educational Intervention (SCEI): Linking Palliation and Clinical Trials

Meyers

Carducci

Loscalzo

et al. 2011

Journal of Palliative Medicine

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Context: Patients on investigational clinical trials and their caregivers experience poor quality of life (QOL), which declines as the disease progresses. Objective: To examine the effect of a standardized cognitive-behavioral problem-solving educational intervention on the QOL of patients enrolled on investigational clinical trials and their caregivers. Design: Prospective, multi-institution, randomized trial. QOL was measured repeatedly over 6 months. Participants: Patients were simultaneously enrolled onto phase 1, 2, or 3 Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved cancer clinical trials. Intervention: Intervention arm dyads participated in three conjoint educational sessions during the first month, learning the COPE problem solving model. Nonintervention arm dyads received usual care. Outcome Measures: Global QOL was measured by the City of Hope Quality of Life Instruments for Patients or Caregivers; problem solving skills were measured by the Social Problem Solving Inventory-Revised. Results: The results are reported using the CONSORT statement. The analytic data set included 476 dyads including 1596 patient data points and 1576 care giver data points. Patient QOL showed no significant difference in the rate of change between the intervention and usual care arms ( p ¼ 0.70). Caregiver QOL scores in the intervention arm declined, but at less than half the rate in the control arm ( p ¼ 0.02). Conclusions: The COPE intervention enabled the average caregiver to come much closer to stable QOL over the 6-month follow-up. Future studies should enroll subjects much earlier in the cancer illness trajectory, a common patient/caregiver theme. The maximum effect was seen in caregivers who completed the 6-month follow-up, suggesting that the impact may increase over time.

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“…La co-occurrence de maladies occasionne douleur et souffrance, incapacité, perte de l'indépendance ainsi qu'une détérioration de la qualité de vie (Akker, Buntinx, & Knottnerus, 1996;Fortin, Lapointe, Hudon, Vanasse, Ntetu, & Maltais, 2004; (Kerby, Hennessy, & Hagan, 2003). En outre, il est maintenant connu que les patients aux prises avec la multimorbidité ne sont pas qu'un sous-ensemble, mais îa majorité des patients demandant une assistance médicale en soins de première ligne (Fortin, Bravo, Hudon, Vanasse, & Lapointe, 2005 (Chen, Chu, & Chen, 2004;McDowell, & Newell, 1996). Quelques auteurs ont même ajouté une quatrième dimension; certains se référant à l'aspect fonctionnel (ou niveau d'indépendance) (Cella et al, 1993;WHOQOL Group, 1995); d'autres incluant plutôt un aspect spirituel (Ferrell, Dow, & Grant, 1995;McMillan, 1996).…”

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“…Rappelons que la qualité de vie est un concept subjectif, décrit selon une perspective multidimensionnelle incluant le fonctionnement physique, émotionnel et social (Chen, 2004;McDowell, 1996 Kane (1988) et Maher (2002 quant à l'importance des membres de la famille dans la prestation de soins offerts aux personnes aux prises avec la maladie chronique. Kane (1988) énonce aussi que généralement la famille satisfait aux besoins d'assistance du patient tout comme les amis, les voisins ainsi que les services présents à l'intérieur de la communauté.…”

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Vie personnelle, conjugale et familiale des conjoints vivant avec un partenaire présentant plusieurs problèmes de santé chroniques /

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Impact of cancer patients? quality of life on that of spouse caregivers

Abstract: Social and functional aspects of patients' QOL play a significant role in determining the QOL of their spouse caregivers. The strength of association between patients' and spouse caregivers' overall QOL can be moderated by some factors.

Cited by 102 publications

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Effects of Care Burdens of Caregivers of Cancer Patients on their Quality of Life

Effects of Care Burdens of Caregivers of Cancer Patients on their Quality of Life

Effects of a Problem-Solving Intervention (COPE) on Quality of Life for Patients with Advanced Cancer on Clinical Trials and their Caregivers: Simultaneous Care Educational Intervention (SCEI): Linking Palliation and Clinical Trials

Vie personnelle, conjugale et familiale des conjoints vivant avec un partenaire présentant plusieurs problèmes de santé chroniques /

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