Caregivers of patients with cancer: perceived stress, quality of life and immune function.

Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2022)

This study demonstrated that the effects of perceived psychological and physical stress on IL-6 and TNF-α levels were mediated by the caregiver's QoL, especially lifestyle disruption and financial concerns. Stress management and improvement of caregivers' QoL related to lifestyle disruption and financial issues should be considered to reduce the negative effects of caregiving on immune function.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
social support
palliative care
depressive symptoms
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular disease
weight loss
rheumatoid arthritis
healthcare
type diabetes
sleep quality
drug induced