Burden among caregivers of patients with unique sites of cancer or treatment and comorbid psychopathology Book Section
| Authors: | Kryzo-Lacombe, M.; Gray, T. F.; Bevans, M.; George, L.; Breitbart, W. S. |
| Editor: | Applebaum, A. J. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Burden among caregivers of patients with unique sites of cancer or treatment and comorbid psychopathology |
| Abstract: | While all caregivers are at risk for a host of negative psychosocial and medical outcomes, specific groups may be at unique risk for burden because of their loved one's cancer or treatment or comorbid conditions. This chapter provides an overview of three such groups of caregivers who may be at particular risk for burden and in need of psychosocial support. The three groups are: caregivers of patients with brain tumors or neurocognitive sequelae of cancer/treatment; caregivers of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT); and caregivers of patients with cancer and comorbid psychiatric disorders. Caregivers of HSCT patients need support in adjusting and adapting to a new role in caring for a loved one undergoing this intense and uncertain medical therapy. HSCT yields much psychological distress and financial, physical, and social concerns for caregivers. Research showed that without a caregiver's support, the transplant experience and patient outcomes may be negatively affected. Therefore, interventions should be tailored to the unique needs of caregivers and promote self-care, health, and resilience. Healthcare systems should facilitate the implementation of early supportive care services and referrals as well as closely monitor the impact that HSCT has on the caregiver over time. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved) |
| Keywords: | hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; brain tumors; caregivers; cancer treatment; burden; healthcare systems; comorbid conditions; psychosocial support; comorbid psychiatric disorders; neurocognitive sequelae |
| Book Title: | Cancer Caregivers |
| ISBN: | 9780190868567 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication Place: | New York, NY |
| Date Published: | 2019-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 50 |
| End Page: | 69 |
| Language: | English |
| ACCESSION: | 2019-12568-004 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/med/9780190868567.003.0004 |
| PROVIDER: | Ovid Technologies |
| PROVIDER: | psycinfo |
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| Notes: | Book Chapter: 4 -- Source: APA PsycInfo |
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