Abstract
Family caregivers of palliative cancer patients are usually much burdened. In order to avoid the failure of home care, family caregivers need support. The current study evaluates support needs in family caregivers of palliative cancer patients. 53 family caregivers of palliative cancer patients answered the questionnaire. Health-related quality of life was assessed using the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire. Home care burden was assessed using the "Burden Scale for Family Caregivers" (BSFC). Family caregivers suffered of reduced social and emotional function. Female and older caregivers reported a stronger home care burden than male and younger caregivers. For female and older family caregivers of palliative cancer patients, home care is very burdensome. Thus, female caregivers need, above all, psychosocial support, whereas older caregivers need the most support in a physical and social level.
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