The impact of caregiving on the psychological well-being of family caregivers and cancer patients.

To provide an overview of patient and caregiver emotional distress; examine the sources of their distress, review evidence-based interventions that can reduce distress, and provide guidelines for assessment and intervention. Peer-reviewed publications. There is a significant, reciprocal relationship between patient and caregiver emotional distress. Sources of distress vary by phase of illness. Evidence-based interventions can reduce distress and anxiety, but often are not implemented in practice. Nurses need to assess patients and family caregivers for distress and intervene to reduce distress by fostering patient-caregiver teamwork, communication, and self-care; providing information; and referring to resources as needed. Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Citation

Laurel L Northouse, Maria C Katapodi, Ann M Schafenacker, Denise Weiss. The impact of caregiving on the psychological well-being of family caregivers and cancer patients. Seminars in oncology nursing. 2012 Nov;28(4):236-45

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PMID: 23107181

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