Abstract
Aim: Evaluate the quality of life (QoL), burden and distress of cancer patients’ care-givers in three stages of cancer treatment. Methods: Analytical study of 90 caregivers of patients in curative treatment, pallia-tive chemotherapy and symptomatic. Scales used: Zarit Burden Interview, Caregiver QoL Index – Cancer (CQOLC) Scale and Distress Thermometer. Results: Caregiver profile: women, median age 45,5 years, spouse/daughter. Increase in burden and distress levels, and lower QoL as treatment progresses. Burden was moderate, QoL lower than reported in other studies and distress high, with a large component of emotional problems and physical problems in caregivers of patients in symptomatic treatment.Conclusion: Regular assessment of caregiver should be included in the treatment plan of the patient since the beginning of treatment.
| Translated title of the contribution | Oncological patients main caregiver quality of life and burden in different treatment stages |
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| Original language | Portuguese |
| Pages (from-to) | 13-20 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Revista Portuguesa de Oncologia |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- Caregiver burden
- Quality of life
- Distress
- Palliative care