Experiences, coping and caregiver well-being for caregiving Thai family members with metastatic spinal cancer for palliative home care: A descriptive qualitative study
Northern Thailand, cultural and contextual factors influence effective palliative home care, with nutrition and dietary management emerging as pivotal themes. Caregivers' health literacy, capacity, and ability to balance nutritional needs with cultural practices care quality. Support from professional teams and adequate caregiver preparation, particularly in dietary and symptom management, are essential for effective home care practices.
Authors
- Warawan Udomkhwamsuk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7632-5392)
- Apichat Kardosod (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2326-9371)
- Helen Petsky (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5315-9002)
- Judith Needham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5134-2842)
- Wilailak Wongcharoen
Institutions
- Griffith University (AU)
- Chiang Mai University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Oncology Nursing
- Published
- 2025-06-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102919
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland