The Relationship Between Caregiver Burden and Posttraumatic Growth in Caregivers of Patients With Metastatic Cancer

Objective In this study, we aimed to examine the effect of post-traumatic growth and depressive symptoms on caregiver burden in caregivers of cancer patients. Methods This was a single-center cross-sectional observational descriptive study conducted at a medical oncology clinic. The study included 2...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-03, Vol.14 (3), p.e23622-e23622
Main Authors: Eraslan, Pınar, İlhan, Aysegul, Eraslan, Emrah, Karacin, Cengiz, Çakmak Öksüzoğlu, Ömür Berna
Format: Article
Language:English
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Oncology
Psychiatry
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Summary:Objective In this study, we aimed to examine the effect of post-traumatic growth and depressive symptoms on caregiver burden in caregivers of cancer patients. Methods This was a single-center cross-sectional observational descriptive study conducted at a medical oncology clinic. The study included 214 caregivers of cancer patients. Participants were assessed with a sociodemographic information form, the Turkish versions of the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale (ZCBS), the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Results The mean ZCBS, PTGI, and BDI scores were 42.7 ±13.8, 67.8 ±22.3, and 13.5 ±9.8, respectively. There was a negative correlation (r=-0.407, p
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.23622