The Relationship Between Symptom Severity and Caregiver Burden in Cancer Patients Under Palliative Care: A Cross-Sectional Study

Conclusion: In conclusion, the present study showed CB of PCs among a group of hospitalized incurable cancer patients. PCs of more symptomatic cancer patients had a higher CB, according to our findings. This emphasized the significance of palliative care. Appropriate guidance should be provided for the psychostress caused by the CB.PMID:34672215 | DOI:10.1177/08258597211045780

Source: Journal of Palliative Care - October 21, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Emir Celik Muhammed Samil Aslan Nilay Sengul Samanci Mehmet Karadag Tarik Saglam Yasemin Cakan Celik Nebi Serkan Demirci Fuat Hulusi Demirelli Source Type: research