Cited by 77Nursing care and researchCancer survivorship and careFamily Support in Illness

Family Caregiver Strain and Burden: A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Interventions When Caring for Patients With Cancer

Jadalla, Ahlam, Ginex, Pam, Coleman, Meghan, Vrabel, Mark, Bevans, Margaret·2020·Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

Abstract

Background Caregivers of patients with cancer experience high levels of caregiver-related strain and burden (CGSB). Cancer caregiving is complex and can change dramatically depending on the cancer trajectory. Often, this experience leads to poor health outcomes for the caregiver. Objectives This review appraises the evidence on CGSB published from 2007 to October 2017. Methods 128 interventional studies found in PubMed® and CINAHL® were appraised and categorized based on the Oncology Nursing Society's Putting Evidence Into Practice schema. Findings Psychoeducation, supportive care/support interventions, and cognitive behavioral interventions are recommended to decrease CGSB. Caregiver skill training, couples therapy, decision support, mindfulness-based stress reduction, multicomponent interventions, and palliative care are likely to be effective. The evidence is not established for 13 interventions. Despite the proliferation of studies focusing on CGSB, studies with stronger designs and larger samples are needed.

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Authors
Jadalla, A., Ginex, P., Coleman, M., Vrabel, M., & Bevans, M.
Affiliations
  • Oncology Nursing Society (US)
  • National Institutes of Health (US)
Venue
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
Published
2020-02-01
Volume
24
Issue
1
Pages
31-50
ISSN
  • 1092-1095 (ISSN-L)
  • 1538-067X
OpenAlex
W2992147531
Cited by
77
References
19
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 17 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 16 · 2022: 17 · 2021: 9 · 2020: 2
FWCI
2.79
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Clinical journal of oncology nursing (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Nursing care and research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Family Support in Illness
Keywords
family caregivers, caregiver burden, cancer caregiving, evidence-based interventions, psychoeducation, supportive care interventions, cognitive-behavioral intervention, couple therapy, decision support, mindfulness-based stress reduction, multicomponent intervention, palliative care
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Curriculum, Education, Nursing, Continuing, Family, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Neoplasms, Oncology Nursing, Quality of Life, Stress, Psychological, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Caregivers

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