Caregiver burden, coping strategies, and quality of life among family caregivers of adult cancer patients: A multiple regression and mediation analysis in Southern Vietnam
Cross-sectional analysis finds caregiver burden negatively affects quality of life among family caregivers of adult cancer patients, suggesting need for interventions.
Key Points
Quality of life is significantly correlated with caregiver burden and coping strategies, highlighting a complex relationship.
Caregiver burden and coping strategies accounted for 72.4% of the variance in quality of life outcomes among participants.
Data collection involved standardized measures such as the Zarit Burden Inventory and the Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory.
Interventions aimed at reducing caregiver burden may enhance overall well-being for family caregivers of cancer patients.