BACKGROUND:
Caregiver
burden associated with caring for women with ovarian cancer has
received limited focus. However, these patients often have
complex
needs, requiring a high level of care at home and imposing substantial
burdens on caregivers.
OBJECTIVES:
This
pilot study assessed the level of caregiver burden experienced by the
primary caregivers of patients with end-stage ovarian cancer and
identified variables associated with caregiver burden.
METHODS:
Caregiver
burden was assessed using the
Caregiver Reaction Assessment. Fifty
caregivers completed an anonymous and voluntary survey. Pearson
correlations and independent samples t tests were used to analyze data.
FINDINGS:
Most
participants were Caucasian, married or living with a partner, and
college graduates, with an annual household income of less than $90,000.
Caregiver ages ranged from 29-81 years. Participants agreed most with
the self-esteem scale, indicating they had pride in caring for their
loved ones. Disrupted schedules and financial problems were the most
burdensome factors in providing care. Because financial issues affected
caregiver burden, nurses should facilitate interdisciplinary support.
Future research is needed to determine the impact of nurse-led
interventions to reduce caregiver burden.
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