Abstract Problem Identification Approximately 2.8 million Americans care for an individual
with cancer. Because the literature typically describes caregiving experiences within patient …

Objectives Family caregiver burden among older adults with advanced cancer remains
poorly understood. We sought to (1) identify patient factors associated with caregiver burden …

Purpose To understand family caregivers' needs for better preparation and care, this state-of-
the-science review examines the effect of caregiving on the health and well-being of …

Objectives: Familial caregivers are providing increasing amounts of care to advanced
cancer patients. Increased understanding of caregivers' needs is vital in providing necessary …

OBJECTIVE: To review key aspects of family caregiving as it applies to older adults with
cancer, discuss the implications of caregiving on the physical and emotional health of …

Family caregivers play an essential role, usually unpaid, in caring for patients with cancer.
Most older patients with cancer are cared for by a family member, who may not be prepared …

Caregiving by a family member or a friend is critical in maintaining and improving the health
and well-being of individuals living with cancer, and in reducing demands on the health care …

Purpose Caregivers of people with cancer represent a large, overburdened, and under-
recognized part of the cancer care workforce. Research efforts to address the unmet needs …

Care for cancer patients has changed significantly over the past 10 years and in turn, the
pressure on family caregivers of these patients is increasing. The trend toward community …

Purpose Caregiver burden is a term used to describe the strain endured by the family
member who is providing care for a patient and does not have formal training to do so …