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April 1, 2026Rehabilitation Nursing0 citations

Supportive Care Needs, Caregiver Burden, and Mental Well-Being Among Family Caregivers of Patients With Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study

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The study aims to explore the relationships between supportive care needs, caregiver burden, and mental well-being among family caregivers of cancer patients.
Cross-sectional design examining family caregivers of cancer patients.
Assessment of supportive care needs and caregiver burden.
Evaluation of caregivers' mental well-being using standardized measures.
Higher supportive care needs correlated with increased caregiver burden.
Greater caregiver burden was associated with poorer mental well-being.
Addressing caregivers' needs may help reduce burden and enhance well-being.

Abstract

Our findings indicate that supportive care needs are associated with poorer mental well-being, andassociated with caregiver burden. Addressing caregivers' needs may help reduce their burden and, consequently, improve their mental well-being.

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