Perspectives and Challenges of Family Members in Providing Mental Support to Cancer Patients:A Qualitative Study in Beijing,China
作者机构:Department of Social SciencesUniversiti SelangorBatang Berjuntai45600Selangor Beijing Youth Research AssociationBeijing100044China Sinounited Investment Group Corporation Limited Postdoctoral ProgrammeBeijing102611China
出 版 物:《Psycho-Oncologie》 (肿瘤心理学(英文))
年 卷 期:2024年第18卷第4期
页 面:257-269页
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学科分类:1002[医学-临床医学] 100214[医学-肿瘤学] 10[医学]
主 题:Family caregivers mental health support cancer patients qualitative study Beijing caregiving challenges emotional support healthcare systems
摘 要:This study explores the perspectives and challenges faced by family members providing mental support to cancer patients in Beijing,*** primary objective is to understand the emotional and practical roles family members undertake and the difficulties they *** a qualitative research design,data were collected through semi-structured interviews with family caregivers of cancer *** analysis revealed several key themes:the dual burden of emotional support and caregiving responsibilities,the impact on daily life and personal well-being,the role and effectiveness of external support systems,perceptions of medical staff support,and the common challenges and conflicts faced in *** findings highlight the critical need for comprehensive support systems that address both the emotional and practical needs of family *** for enhancing family-centered support programs in oncology settings are discussed.