Abstract

Cancer caregivers are at risk for distress from lack in caregiver support. Caregivers were not screened for distress in a cancer clinic and ineffective caregiver support was identified.

Purpose: To improve resource access and implementation in caregiver support and thereby reduce caregiver distress levels.

Author Details

Marie Milton, DNP, MSN, RN

Sigma Membership

Theta Tau

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Cancer Caregivers, Caregivers, Distress, Perceived Stress, Caregiver Unmet Needs, Caregiver Intervention, Caregiver Support, Therapeutic Interpersonal Relationship

Advisor

Lindsay Wolf

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Jacksonville University

Degree Year

2020

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2020-06-24

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