The shared uncertainty experience of older adults with advanced cancer and their caregivers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

One primary source of psychological distress in patients with cancer and their caregivers is uncertainty. However, the uncertainty trajectory and its relationship between older adults with advanced cancer and their caregivers have rarely been examined. This study describes the uncertainty trajectory in patient-caregiver dyads, explores the effect of geriatric assessment (GA) intervention on trajectory, and examines the interdependent relationship of uncertainty.

Methods

This secondary analysis used longitudinal data from a national cluster-randomized controlled trial examining a GA intervention compared to usual care. Participants completed the modified 9-item Mishel Uncertainty in Illness Scale at enrollment, 4-6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months. The dyadic growth mo

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9177692 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature