Participation and interest in support services among family caregivers of older adults with cancer

ConclusionsA large proportion of family caregivers, including those experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms and who were underprepared, are not using formal support services but have a strong interest in services. Strategies to increase service use may include targeting distressed caregivers early in their caregiving experience.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - December 11, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: J. Nicholas Dionne ‐Odom, Allison J. Applebaum, Katherine Ornstein, Andres Azuero, Paula P. Warren, Richard A. Taylor, Gabrielle Rocque, Elizabeth Kvale, Wendy Demark‐Wahnefried, Maria Pisu, Edward Partridge, Michelle Y. Martin, Marie Bakitas Tags: PAPER Source Type: research