Caring for the Family Caregiver in Oncology
Mené sur 120 aidants de patients atteints d'une tumeur cérébrale primitive, cet essai randomisé évalue l'intérêt d'une intervention psychosociale pour réduire leurs symptômes d'anxiété et de dépression
Across all health care settings, the crucial role played by family caregivers (FCs) is often overlooked. FCs are defined as relatives, friends, or neighbors who provide unpaid patient care, assisting with physically, emotionally, and socially demanding tasks.1 With medical advancements that have extended the lives of many patients with cancer and with most cancer care now being delivered in outpatient settings, the responsibilities placed on FCs have become increasingly complex and prolonged. In the United States, the monetary value of care provided by FCs is estimated to exceed $475 billion US dollars per year, a figure comparable with over a quarter of the nation's total health care costs