Barriers to accessing formal cancer care from the perspective of informal caregivers: a qualitative study
The study reveals critical gaps in Chile's healthcare system. Caregivers play an essential role in patient care but receive insufficient support from the healthcare system. Addressing the identified barriers, including improving communication, coordination, and support for caregivers, is crucial for achieving better healthcare outcomes and reducing disparities in cancer care. These findings have significant implications for policymakers, highlighting the need for reforms to support caregivers and enhance the cancer care continuum in Chile.
Authors
- Alexandra Obach (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7412-4159)
- Carla Campaña (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3525-011X)
- Francisca Vezzani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2671-9278)
- Báltica Cabieses (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0756-1954)
- Angela Estay
- Diego Carrillo
Institutions
- Universidad del Desarrollo (CL)
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (CL)
- Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (CL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Supportive Care in Cancer
- Published
- 2025-04-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-025-09426-5
- Primary Topic
- Family Support in Illness
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
- Fondo de Financiamiento de Centros de Investigación en Áreas Prioritarias