Interventions with Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
By Laurel Northouse, M. Katapodi, Lixin Song, Lingling Zhang, Darlene Mood. Ca, 2010
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Family caregivers of cancer patients receive little preparation, information, or support to perform their caregiving role. However, their psychosocial needs must be addressed so they can maintain their own health and provide the best possible care to the patient. The purpose of this article is to analyze the types of interventions offered to family caregivers of cancer patients, and to determine the effect of these interventions on various caregiver outcomes. Meta‐analysis was used to analyze data obtained from 29 randomized clinical trials published from 1983 through March 2009. Three types of interventions were offered to caregivers: psychoeducational, skills training, and therapeutic counseling. Most interventions were delivered jointly to patients and caregivers, but they varied considerably with regard to dose and duration. The majority of caregivers were female (64%) and Caucasian (84%), and ranged in age from 18 to 92 years (mean age, 55 years). Meta‐analysis indicated that although these interventions had small to medium effects, they significantly reduced caregiver burden, improved caregivers' ability to cope, increased their self‐efficacy, and improved aspects of their quality of life. Various intervention characteristics were also examined as potential moderators. Clinicians need to deliver research‐tested interventions to help caregivers and patients cope effectively and maintain their quality of life. CA Cancer J Clin 2010. © 2010 American Cancer Society, Inc.
Subfields: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Radiological and Ultrasound Technology, Sociology and Political Science
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- Cancer treatment and survivorship statistics, 2012 (2012, background): “How the caregiver copes with these feelings can play a crucial role in their well-being.(178) Social support can help buffer the negative consequences of caregiver stress and serve to maintain, protect, or improve health.”
- Caregiving Burden, Stress, and Health Effects Among Family Caregivers of Adult Cancer Patients (2012, neutral): “At a minimum, offering the patient and caregiver how-to information regarding patient care, maintenance of family and marital relationships, and the importance of self-care may help caregivers be more prepared and less distressed.(50) Community or Web-based resources for caregivers are plentiful (ht”