Needs of familial caregivers of cancer patients across the advanced cancer disease trajectory.
Description:
Familial caregivers are providing increasing amounts of care to advanced cancer patients. Increased understanding of caregivers' needs is vital in providing necessary support to lessen caregiver burden and comorbidity. This study examines particular information needs across a variety of specific events in the advanced cancer disease trajectory. A cross-sectional sample of 107 familial caregivers (24 current and 83 bereaved) of people with advanced cancer completed a needs assessment survey alon…
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Date:
August 2004
Creator:
Bernard, Lori Lynn
Partner:
UNT Libraries