Health and Well-Being Needs Among Head and Neck Cancer Caregivers - A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This review provides a summary of the current understanding of the health and well-being of the head and neck cancer (HNC) caregiver. Our goal is to understand the healthcare needs required by the caregivers of our oncologic patients, which may ultimately influence quality of care and support that cancer patients require during treatment and recovery.

Methods

Independent database searches were conducted to identify articles describing HNC caregiver health and healthcare utilization. Search terms included key synonyms for head and neck cancer, caregiver, psychological stress, anxiety, depression, mental health service, and delivery of healthcare in the title/abstract.

Results

After following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analys

SUBMITTER: Benyo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9989224 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature