Although caregiver burden has been studied extensively, cancer patients' self-perceived
burden on caregivers has been an understudied phenomenon. The purpose of this cross …

For caregivers, the stress process is multifaceted, involving primary stressors, which stem
directly from the needs of the patient, and secondary stressors, which relate to the subjective …

Background In view of the large number of families engaged in caregiving, this study was
initiated to describe informal cancer care provision from the perspective of the caregiver …

Purpose/Objectives: To report on a descriptive, qualitative study of 14 caregivers of patients
newly diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. Research Approach: Qualitative. Setting …

Background: Bereavement services are central to high-quality end-of-life care, however, little
is known about how frequently and why such bereavement services are used and not used …

Family caregiving is frequently associated with significant levels of physical, emotional and
financial strain. This article examines the health effects of transitions into and out of …

Objective: To describe the effect of terminal cancer on the patient's family, finances and daily
life. Methods: A cluster sample of 2000 adults (⩾ 18 years old) who had died from cancer …

Providing care for patients with cancer places caregivers at risk for experiencing elevated
levels of stress. Caregivers of patients with brain tumors may be at increased risk because of …

Objectives: The aim of the study was to clarify the care experience of primary caregivers
when caring for a terminal cancer patient in the home with the assistance of a home …

Five of the six leading causes of death among older Americans in 2004 were chronic
diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, cerebrovascular disease (stroke), chronic …