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Family caregivers' burden: A hospital based study in 2010 among cancer patients from Delhi

Lukhmana, S, Bhasin, SK, Chhabra, P, Bhatia, MS·2015·Indian Journal of Cancer

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Background A large number of patients with chronic diseases like, cancer are cared for in homes by the family members in India. The vital role that these family members play as "caregivers" is well recognized, however, the burden on them is poorly understood. Aims To assess burden and to determine the predictors of burden on family caregivers of cancer patients. Setting and design A cross-sectional, hospital based study conducted in National Capital Territory of Delhi. Materials and methods 200 family caregivers of cancer patients were selected by systematic random sampling and interviewed using standard, validated Hindi version of Zarit Burden Interview. Statistical analysis Univariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression were carried out using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software (version 17.0). Results The study population consisted of 90 (45%) males and 110 (55%) female caregivers aged 18-65 years. 113 (56.5%) caregivers reported no or minimal burden while 75 (37.5%) caregivers reported mild to moderate burden. Using logistic regression marital status, education and type of family of caregivers, occupation of cancer patients and type of treatment facility were found to be the predictors of burden on caregivers. Conclusion In view of the substantial burden on family caregivers coupled with lack of adequate number of cancer hospitals, there is a public-health imperative to recognize this important group. All levels of health-staff in cancer hospita…

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  • The prevalence of caregiver burden among family caregivers of cancer patients in general using the ZBI-22 cutoff point of 21 ranged widely from 37 to 82% in other studies.

    “The prevalence of CB among FCs of cancer patients in general using the ZBI-22 cutoff point of 21 ranged widely from 37 to 82% in other studies [9, 20–25].”
  • The important roles performed by informal caregivers and their unmet needs are associated with significant caregiver burden.

    “The important roles performed by informal caregivers and their unmet needs are associated with significant caregiver burden (CB) [9–12].”
  • Previous studies identified factors that may determine the presence and severity of caregiver burden, such as the absence of a helper, longer stay in the hospital, marital status, education of caregivers, type of treatment facility and the time elapsed since cancer diagnosis.

    “Previous studies identified factors that may determine the presence and severity of CB; such as the absence of a helper, longer stay in the hospital, marital status, education of caregivers, type of treatment facility and the time elapsed since cancer diagnosis [9–11].”

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Authors
Lukhmana, S., Bhasin, S., Chhabra, P., & Bhatia, M.
Affiliations
University College of Medical Sciences (IN)
Venue
Indian Journal of Cancer
Published
2015
Volume
52
Issue
1
Pages
146
ISSN
0019-509X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2266145361
Cited by
96
References
27
Citations by year
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FWCI
6.70
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Indian Journal of Cancer (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Nursing care and research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
Keywords
family caregivers, caregiver burden, cancer patients, predictors of burden, Zarit Burden Interview, marital status, caregiver education, family structure, cancer treatment centers, home care, Delhi
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Family, Female, Hospitals, Humans, India, Male, Middle Aged, Neoplasms, Surveys and Questionnaires, Socioeconomic Factors, Stress, Psychological, Caregivers, Cost of Illness

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