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...

Background: Hospitalization for a cancer diagnosis and treatment may trigger stressful experiences for patients and family caregivers. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify patients’ and caregivers’ perceptions of stressors during hospitalization and evaluate their education needs...

Background: Oncology nurses are pivotal in the provision of primary palliative care. However, nurses working in oncology settings, where the goal is often curative, may lack knowledge about and comfort in providing palliative care. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to determine how oncology...

Objectives: To examine the longitudinal mediation effect of caregiver burden on the relationship between emotional distress and concentration among individuals with cancer. Sample & Setting: 96 patients with cancer and their caregivers (96 dyads) were selected from a study conducted at Duke...