Caregiver burden in owners of dogs and cats undergoing anticancer therapy in a referral hospital in Hong Kong.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the prevalence and factors associated with increased caregiver burden among owners of dogs and cats undergoing anti-cancer therapy in Hong Kong.

Materials and methods

Clients of the oncology service of a large veterinary hospital in Hong Kong completed an online survey during real-time consultations. Caregiver burden was based on an adapted and abbreviated Zarit Burden Interview score (seven questions; up to 28 points with cut-off of ≥9 points for increased burden). Client and patient demographics, along with oncological treatment data, were collected. Data were analysed using the chi-square (χ²) test and odds ratios, with P < 0.05 considered significant.

Results

Of the 54 responses, 70.4% of caregivers reported increased burden. Caregi

SUBMITTER: Tam KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12828097 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature