Abstract

Supportive care programs for family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer have been highlighted to alleviate caregivers' physical and psychological health problems. This study is aimed to review the characteristics and effects of support interventions for family caregivers in a palliative phase.

Author Details

Soojung Ahn, MSN, University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Cathy L. Campbell, PhD, RN; Rafael Romo, PhD -- Department of Acute and Speciaty Care, University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Sigma Membership

Lambda Alpha at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Family Caregivers, Palliative Care, Systematic Review

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Effectiveness of support programs for family caregivers of palliative patients with an advanced cancer

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Supportive care programs for family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer have been highlighted to alleviate caregivers' physical and psychological health problems. This study is aimed to review the characteristics and effects of support interventions for family caregivers in a palliative phase.