Titre
Psychosocial care for the caregivers of primary malignant brain tumor patients.
Type
article
Institution
UNIL/CHUV/Unisanté + institutions partenaires
Auteur(s)
Wasner, M.
Auteure/Auteur
Paal, P.
Auteure/Auteur
Borasio, G.D.
Auteure/Auteur
Liens vers les personnes
Liens vers les unités
ISSN
1552-4264
Statut éditorial
Publié
Date de publication
2013
Volume
9
Numéro
1
Première page
74
Dernière page/numéro d’article
95
Langue
anglais
Notes
Publication types: Journal ArticlePublication Status: ppublish
Résumé
Despite clinical experience that suggests a high burden of care among relatives of individuals with a primary malignant brain tumor (PMBT), little is known about their actual needs. In this study, the caregivers' personal experiences, quality of life, burden of care, and psychological well-being were examined. Fifty-nine percent did not receive any financial aid for home care, 33% had increased risk for psychosomatic problems, 45% had anxiety, and 33% increased depression levels. The caregiver's quality of life was most strongly affected by the burden of care (p < .001) and the patient's mental state (p < .03). To improve the situation, empathetic professionals and an early implementation of palliative care and social work are required.
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serval:BIB_0D6E215A96ED
PMID
Date de création
2014-01-08T09:29:05.478Z
Date de création dans IRIS
2025-05-20T16:48:26Z