Many Family Caregivers Never Speak to Health Care Workers
Likelihood of being asked about needing help up for those who interacted often with health care workers.
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Patients, Caregivers Share High Level of Agreement in Assessments of Colorectal Cancer Care
Survey results show level of concordance between patients with CRC and their caregivers when rating care quality. The survey also measured whether clinical or demographic factors influenced the agreement between patient-caregiver pairs.
Positive Emotion Intervention Cuts Caregiver Stress
Focus on positive emotions reduces caregiver anxiety and depression after six weeks.
Caregiving for Older Cancer Patients Takes Emotional Toll
Poorer patient health tied to higher levels of caregiver distress among informal caregivers.
Delphi Panel Presents Recommendations for Expanding Role of Patients in Research
A Delphi panel developed recommendations for integrating patients, as well as caregivers and advocate, a greater role in medical research while maintaining scientific integrity of studies.
Tool Addresses Well-being of Informal Caregivers of Patients With Cancer
In this study, researchers assessed a new tool designed to assess the well-being of cancer patients’ informal caregivers.
The Caregivers’ Cancer Journey
This installment demonstrates how the caregiver’s cancer journey often parallels that of the patient with cancer, highlighting their need for evolving support through survivorship.
Study Suggests Greater Focus on the Needs of Family Caregivers of Patients With Cancer
Nurses can play a key role in assessing financial strain and involving social workers or financial counselors.
AMA Guide Highlights Importance of Caring for Caregivers
Clinicians have an important role to play in providing support and guidance for caregivers.
Mindfulness Training May Improve End-of-Life Conversations in Advanced Cancer
Study presented at 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting determined the feasibility of using a mindfulness intervention to improve quality of life and confidence in advance care planning discussions among patient-family caregiver dyads.
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