Impact of family caregivers' awareness of the prognosis on their quality of life/depression and those of patients with advanced cancer: a prospective cohort study.

EunKyo KangBhumsuk KeamNa-Ri LeeJung Hun KangYu Jung KimHyun-Jeong ShimKyung Hae JungSu-Jin KohHyewon RyuJihye LeeJiyeon ChooShin Hye YooYoung Ho Yun

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2020)

Caregivers' prognostic awareness may improve the quality of life and mood in patients with advanced cancer; however, this awareness may harm the quality of life and mood of the caregivers. These results may aid in developing in-depth interventions regarding prognosis for both patients and their caregivers.

Keyphrases

advanced cancer
palliative care
end stage renal disease
bipolar disorder
sleep quality
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
patient reported outcomes
patient reported