Family caregiver communication in oncology: advancing a typology

ConclusionsCaregiver communication types were corroborated by patient–caregiver descriptions of caregiving. However, more information is needed to ascertain the variables associated with each caregiver type. Future work to improve identification of caregiver types and create targeted caregiver care plans will require further study of health literacy levels and tested communication interventions per type. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - June 4, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Joy Goldsmith, Elaine Wittenberg, Christine Small Platt, Nicholas T. Iannarino, Jenna Reno Tags: Paper Source Type: research