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September 10, 2025Psycho-Oncology

Lived Experience of Caregivers of Terminally Ill Patients With Cancer: A Phenomenological Study at Ocean Road Cancer Institute in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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FKFatuma KaloyaMIMasunga K. IseseloGLGift G. Lukumay

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Overview

Phenomenological study reveals challenges and coping strategies among caregivers of terminally ill cancer patients, highlighting essential social support.

Key Points

  • Caregivers report emotional distress and physical exhaustion, revealing the intense challenges they face in care.
  • Thematic analysis identified three key themes: caregiver challenges, available social support, and coping strategies.
  • Support from family, community, and religious organizations plays a crucial role in helping caregivers manage their responsibilities.
  • The findings emphasize the need for integrating caregiver support into cancer care programs, especially in low-resource settings.

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Kaloya et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d413f8713b0b5dfea61c40https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.70281
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