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03-08-2023

Patient quality of life and caregiver experiences in ovarian cancer: How are they related?

Auteurs: Elisa Stragapede, Danielle Petricone-Westwood, Sarah Hales, Jacqueline Galica, Sophie Lebel

Gepubliceerd in: Quality of Life Research | Uitgave 12/2023

Abstract

Purpose

Patients with ovarian cancer and their spousal caregivers report similarities in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and experiences throughout the cancer process. Previous research has reflected these shared experiences, demonstrating caregivers’ capacity to accurately rate their patient-partner’s HRQoL as a proxy. In response, this study examines associations between caregivers’ perceptions of their patient-partner’s HRQoL and their own caregiving responsibilities, consequences to well-being, and desired assistance from the healthcare system. This study will be beneficial when developing supports to assist caregivers throughout the cancer journey.

Methods

Using a cross-sectional survey design, spousal caregivers (N = 82) of patients with ovarian cancer completed measures on perceived patient HRQoL and caregiver experiences. Correlation analyses determined medical and sociodemographic covariates. A multivariate multiple regression was conducted using four proxy HRQoL functioning subscales and three factors of reported experiences as caregivers in cancer. Post-hoc univariate regression analyses were run on significant factors to assess the associations that exist.

Results

Caregiver-perceived patient physical functioning was significantly associated with more caregiving tasks after controlling for education, age, and stage of ovarian cancer, but no other HRQoL functioning scale (i.e., role, emotional, social) was associated with caregiver experiences.

Conclusion

The study provides a unique perspective into the caregiver experience by attending to interpersonal factors in relation to caregiver experiences. Results may be able to guide interventions aimed at supporting caregivers through the cancer process by offering more assistance with tasks as their partner’s physical condition worsens.

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The present study uses the original three factors (i.e., tasks, needs, and consequences) to provide stronger, more comprehensive interpretations to explain caregiver experiences. The main researcher, E. S., contacted Dr. Line Lund (CaTCoN [24]) who indicated this method would be suitable.

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Titel: Patient quality of life and caregiver experiences in ovarian cancer: How are they related?
Auteurs: Elisa Stragapede
Danielle Petricone-Westwood
Sarah Hales
Jacqueline Galica
Sophie Lebel
Publicatiedatum: 03-08-2023
Uitgeverij: Springer International Publishing
Gepubliceerd in: Quality of Life Research / Uitgave 12/2023
Print ISSN: 0962-9343
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2649
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-023-03481-3

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