Journal article
Family caregiver burden: results of a longitudinal study of breast cancer patients and their principal caregivers
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The vital role played by family caregivers in supporting dying cancer patients is well recognized, but the burden and economic impact on caregivers is poorly understood. We prospectively examined the psychosocial, occupational and economic impact of caring for a person with a terminal illness.
METHODS: We studied 89 caregivers of women with advanced breast cancer receiving care at either the Ottawa or Hamilton regional cancer …
Authors
Grunfeld E; Coyle D; Whelan T; Clinch J; Reyno L; Earle CC; Willan A; Viola R; Coristine M; Janz T
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 170, No. 12, pp. 1795–1801
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
June 8, 2004
DOI
10.1503/cmaj.1031205
ISSN
0820-3946