Abstract
(1) Background: The aim of this study was to investigate caregiver burden among informal caregivers of head and neck cancer patients, in relation to distress and quality of life (QoL), and the relationship between informal caregivers and patients.
(2) Methods: Data of 234 dyads from the multicenter prospective cohort study Netherlands Quality of life and Biomedical Cohort studies in cancer was used. Caregiver burden, psychological distress, global QoL, physical and social functioning were measured from baseline until 24 months after treatment. (
4) Conclusions: This prospective cohort study shows the high burden of caring for HNC patients, the impact of this burden and the interaction between caregiver and patient. We suggest that healthcare professionals include caregivers in counseling and support.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 16304 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-15 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2022 |
Funding
This research used data from The Netherlands Quality of life and Biomedical Cohort study in head and neck cancer (NET-QUBIC) project funded by the Dutch Cancer Society, Grant/Award Number: VU 2013–593.
Funders | Funder number |
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KWF Kankerbestrijding | VU 2013–593 |
Keywords
- Humans
- Quality of Life/psychology
- Longitudinal Studies
- Prospective Studies
- Caregivers/psychology
- Psychological Distress
- Head and Neck Neoplasms
- Adaptation, Psychological