NCT03069105

An Exploratory Study of Caregiver Burden Among Family Caregivers of Patients With Cancer

An Exploratory Study of Caregiver Burden Among Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 49 (actual)
• Sponsor: Saint John's Cancer Institute · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study will look at caregiver burden and the coping behavior of caregivers of patients with cancer. Through this study, the investigators will identify the relationship between cognitive dysfunction (measured as a proxy rating by the caregiver), resilience, social support, cognitive appraisal, coping behavior, and caregiver burden, anxiety, and depression among family caregivers of patients with cancer.

Detailed description

The goal of this study is to explore caregiver burden and the coping behavior of caregivers of patients with cancer. It has been documented that non-professional caregivers and long-term care providers to patients with cancer receive little preparation, information, or support to perform their vital role. Through this study, the investigators will identify the relationship between cognitive dysfunction, resilience, social support, cognitive appraisal, coping behavior, and caregiver burden, anxiety, and depression among family caregivers of patients with cancer. The findings of this study will direct future intervention studies to reduce caregiver burden and improve outcomes for the many individuals caring for family members with cancer.

Conditions

• Caregivers
• Cancer

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Questionnaire	Participants will complete paper and pencil or electronic questionnaires at the cancer center or in the privacy of their own homes.

Timeline

• Start date: 2017-02-23
• Primary completion: 2020-04-28
• Completion: 2020-04-28
• First posted: 2017-03-03
• Last updated: 2020-11-13

Locations

4 sites across 1 country: United States