Application of psychological theories on the role of gender in caregiving to psycho‐oncology research

Y Kim, HR Mitchell, A Ting - Psycho‐Oncology, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Cancer affects both men and women, yet systematic understanding of the role
of gender in caregiving and dyadic caregiver‐patient interactions is lacking. Thus, it may be …

Gender differences in cancer spousal caregiving: A systematic review

JHY Ng, BHK Luk, NPM Lee - Palliative & Supportive Care, 2023 - cambridge.org
ObjectivesCancer does affect not only the lives of the patients but also that of their spouses.
The aims of this systematic review are to (i) explore the gender differences in the impact of …

Caring for a spouse with advanced cancer: similarities and differences for male and female caregivers

D Ketcher, R Trettevik, ST Vadaparampil… - Journal of Behavioral …, 2020 - Springer
Most caregiving literature has focused on women, who have traditionally taken on
caregiving roles. However, more research is needed to clarify the mixed evidence regarding …

[图书][B] Gender in psycho-oncology

PDY Kim, LMJ Loscalzo - 2018 - books.google.com
As cancer treatment has evolved toward precision medicine, psychosocial research and
practices for cancer patients and their family members have also raised awareness of the …

A spectrum of hidden morbidities among spousal caregivers for patients with cancer, and differences between the genders: a review of the literature

Q Li, AY Loke - European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2013 - Elsevier
Objective To explore the spectrum of hidden morbidities and gender differences in the
spousal caregiving experience with regard to cancer patients across the cancer trajectory …

The male perspective: A mixed methods study of the impact, unmet needs and challenges of caring for women with breast cancer

A Bamgboje-Ayodele, JV Levesque… - Journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives As a formative investigation toward the development of a supportive care
intervention for male caregivers, this study explored the emotional impact, unmet needs and …

Gender differences in caregiving stress among caregivers of cancer survivors

Y Kim, MJ Loscalzo, DK Wellisch… - Psycho‐Oncology, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Despite a growing body of research on male caregivers, limited information is available on
male caregivers of cancer survivors. Furthermore, few studies have examined the unique …

Spouses' experience of caregiving for cancer patients: a literature review

QP Li, YW Mak, AY Loke - International nursing review, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Background The spouse is generally the primary informal caregiver for cancer patients.
Many studies have explored the experience of caregiving for cancer patients, but it is …

Male caregivers of patients with breast and gynecologic cancer: experiences from caring for their spouses and partners

V Lopez, G Copp, A Molassiotis - Cancer nursing, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Background: There is considerable evidence demonstrating the negative effects of
caregiving particularly in the areas of psychological well-being and quality of life of family …

Cancer patients' and partners' psychological distress and quality of life: influence of gender role

VI Pikler, C Brown - Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Three hundred cancer patients and romantic partners of cancer patients were surveyed
regarding their psychological distress, quality of life, and gender-role identity. Specifically …