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May 29, 2026Journal of Clinical Oncology

Protective factors supporting caregiver well-being in glioblastoma.

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DRDesiree ReinkenSRSean Reed

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Randomized trial examines caregiver well-being in glioblastoma, suggesting the importance of spiritual support.

Key Points

  • To explore how protective factors influence caregiver well-being across the glioblastoma disease trajectory.
  • Secondary analysis of data from a three-group randomized clinical trial.
  • Included 60 caregivers aged 21+ who were primary caregivers for GBM patients.
  • Measured outcomes at multiple time points using various statistical analyses.
  • Caregiver quality of life changed significantly over time, with p=0.02 from baseline to 4 months.
  • There were significant positive correlations between spirituality and caregiver mastery (r=0.32-0.65, p<0.001-0.01).
  • Monitoring caregiver quality of life is critical to prevent burnout and improve care quality.

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Reinken et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a192e68fab5b468c44176aehttps://doi.org/10.1200/jco.2026.44.16_suppl.12095
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