A Comparison of the Reactions of Caregivers of Patients With Cancer Versus Patients With Other Chronic Medical Conditions
Susan Copley Cobb, PhD, RN-BC; Lisa Etkins, MSS, LCSW, OSW-C; Maryellen Nelson, DNP, CRNP, BC; Brian Egleston, MPP, PhD; and Carole W. Sweeney, RN, MSN, AOCN®
ONF
10.1188/16.ONF.321-327
Description
Purpose/Objectives: To explore positive and negative aspects of the experiences of informal caregivers of patients with cancer and patients with other chronic medical conditions, to compare the reactions of caregivers of patients with cancer and patients with other chronic medical conditions, and to study the association of caregiver reactions with demographic factors.
Design: Descriptive, correlational.
Setting: A comprehensive cancer center and a community hospital, both in Philadelphia, PA.
Sample: 111 informal caregivers.