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A brief problem-solving intervention for family caregivers to individuals with advanced cancer
Jill I Cameron1, Jennifer L Shin, Diane Williams
1Uniiversity Health Network Women's Health Program, 657 University Avenue, ML 2-004, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 2N2. jill.cameron@uhn.on.ca
Objective:
To evaluate a brief problem-solving intervention for family caregivers to individuals with advanced cancer.
Method:
Family caregivers were recruited through oncology clinics of a large tertiary care hospital in Canada. Those providing informed consent completed a baseline survey, received a brief problem-solving intervention, received a detailed home care guide, and completed a follow-up survey over the telephone 4 weeks after receiving the intervention.
Results:
Thirty-four family caregivers completed all aspects of the study. Sixty-eight percent of caregivers were women, 73.5% were married to the care recipient, and their average age was 53.6 years. This brief intervention resulted in improvements in emotional tension (P<.03), caregiving confidence (P<.06), and positive problem-solving orientation (P<.06).
Conclusion:
These findings suggest that even a brief problem-solving intervention may be beneficial for family caregivers to individuals with advanced cancer.
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