Experiences of financial toxicity among caregivers of cancer patients: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
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Objectives The purpose of this study was to explore the experience of financial toxicity among caregivers of cancer patients and to provide recommendations for subsequent intervention strategies. Methods Computer searches of PubMed, EmBase, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL (EBSCO), CNKI, Wanfang database, and SinoMed for qualitative studies experience of financial toxicity among caregivers cancer patients. The search time frame was from the establishment of the database to May 2023. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Qualitative Research Checklist from the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Reviewer's Manual. The meta-synthesis was integrated following the meta-aggregation method proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) and reported following the Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research (ENTREQ) guidelines. Results A total of nine studies were included, distilling 25 qualitative findings into nine new categories and synthesizing three synthesized findings: caregivers have strong negative experiences that affect their family relationships, daily work and life; caregivers use different strategies to cope with financial toxicity; needs and expectations of caregivers coping with financial toxicity. Conclusions Financial toxicity among caregivers of cancer patients affects their daily lives. Receiving timely recognition of this financial burden and providing assistance to enhance their coping skills are crucial in mi…
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Although these sacrifices were perceived as meaningful demonstrations of love and familial commitment, they also risked household financial instability, anxiety about accumulated debt, and vulnerability to future crises.
“Although these sacrifices were perceived as meaningful demonstrations of love and familial commitment, they also risked household financial instability, anxiety about accumulated debt, and vulnerability to future crises.”
Although these coping strategies demonstrated family caregivers' resilience and strong familial commitment, they often come at substantial personal costs that may erode family caregivers' health, autonomy, and long-term caregiving capacity.
“Although these coping strategies demonstrated family caregivers' resilience and strong familial commitment, they often come at substantial personal costs that may erode family caregivers' health, autonomy, and long-term caregiving capacity.”
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- Authors
- Shi, Y., Gao, Y., Huai, Q., Du, Z., & Yang, L.
- Affiliations
- Weifang Medical University (CN)
- Shandong University (CN)
- Shandong Provincial Hospital (CN)
- Corresponding author
- Yang, Lijuan
- Venue
- Supportive Care in Cancer
- Published
- 2024-02-08
- Volume
- 32
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 146-146
- ISSN
- 0941-4355 (ISSN-L)
- 1433-7339
- OpenAlex
- W4391648431
- Cited by
- 11
- References
- 40
- Citations by year
- 2026: 5 · 2025: 6
- FWCI
- 1.20
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- Locations
- Supportive Care in Cancer (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Economics and Econometrics › Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Nursing care and research
- Keywords
- financial toxicity, cancer caregivers, caregiver burden, coping strategies, family relationships, caregiver quality of life, caregiver support
- MeSH terms
- Adaptation, Psychological, Humans, Neoplasms, Quality of Life, Caregivers, Cost of Illness, Qualitative Research
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