Supportive care needs and associated factors among caregivers of elderly patients with gastrointestinal cancer: an exploratory study
Mengxue Li,
Jie Zhang,
Lei Jia
et al.
Abstract:Background Gastrointestinal cancers, including gastric and colorectal cancers, are major contributors to cancerrelated morbidity and mortality worldwide, placing significant burdens on patients and their informal caregivers. This study aims to evaluate the level of supportive needs among informal caregivers of patients with gastrointestinal cancer and to identify key factors influencing these needs.
MethodsWe conducted a descriptive survey involving 335 informal caregivers of patients with gastrointestinal can… Show more
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