The impact of a primary brain tumor diagnosis on caregivers: Insights from the patients’ perspective
Patients with PBT expressed profound concerns regarding the demands of caregiving and its impact on the well-being of their loved ones. Findings emphasize the need for comprehensive dyadic support in neuro-oncology throughout the disease trajectory to enhance the overall quality-of-life for both patients and their caregivers.
Authors
- Kelcie Willis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3974-634X)
- Christopher Kleva
- Amber M Fox (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7163-4164)
- Ashlee R. Loughan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1231-2469)
- Paula R. Sherwood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7107-3907)
- Morgan Reid
Institutions
- University of Pittsburgh (US)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (US)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
- Virginia Cancer Institute (US)
- Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Supportive Care in Cancer
- Published
- 2024-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-024-08783-x
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.07