The experience of being a caregiver of patients with digestive cancer, from patients and caregivers' perception: A mixed study.

ABSTRACT:

Backgrounds

Caregivers are essential in the care of a patient with digestive cancer. Considering their experience and needs is crucial.

Objectives

To explore the experience of caregivers of patients with digestive cancer and to compare the perspectives of patients and caregivers.

Methods

A mixed-methods study with a cross-sectional prospective and a comprehensive qualitative dimension was performed in a medical oncology unit in a French tertiary hospital. Dyads made of patients with digestive cancer and their caregiver were recruited. The Caregiver Reaction Assessment (CRA) and the Supportive Care Needs Survey for Partners and Caregivers (SCNS-PC) questionnaires were distributed to caregivers. The CRA was used to measure the caregiver burden and the SCNS-PC was used t

SUBMITTER: Grivel C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10361535 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature