Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare
Family Caregiver Needs, Interventions, and Outcomes in Home-Based Cancer Palliative Care: A Scoping Review
By Utama TA, Ibrahim K, Widiasih R and 3 others.
Abstract
Background
Family caregivers play a pivotal role in supporting patients with advanced illness throughout palliative care. However, the burden of care often exceeds their capacity, highlighting the need for supportive interventions.
Purpose
This review aimed to (1) identify the needs of family caregivers in palliative care settings, (2) describe the types and characteristics of intervention models implemented to support caregivers, and (3) synthesize the reported benefits of these interventions.