Who will care for the caregiver? Distress and depression among spousal caregivers of older patients undergoing treatment for cancer

ConclusionIncreasing patient age and caregiver ’s perceived spousal support may both have a positive effect on caregivers’ levels of depression. This can be utilized by clinicians in the process of empowering older patients and their spousal caregivers to confront the challenges of cancer treatment into advanced old age.

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Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 21, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research