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Understanding the challenges and need for support of informal caregivers to individuals with head and neck cancer - A
Ulrica Langegård1, Åsa Cajander2, Awais Ahmad2
1Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Experimental and Clinical Oncology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
Purpose:
Being an informal caregiver of an individual with head and neck cancer can be demanding. Still, informal caregivers can provide valuable support to patients throughout the disease trajectory. The aim of this study was to explore informal caregivers' views on their challenges and needs in attaining high preparedness for caregiving.
Methods:
Fifteen informal caregivers of individuals with head- and neck cancer participated in a focus group discussion or an individual interview. Thematic analysis utilizing an inductive approach was performed.
Results:
The results describe the challenges that informal caregivers to individuals with head and neck cancer perceive and their needs for support in preparedness for caregiving. Three main themes were found: Challenges of being an informal caregiver, Transformation in life and Informal caregiver' needs of support and sharing care.
Conclusion:
This study contributes to the understanding of the challenges for informal caregivers to individuals with head and neck cancer in increasing preparedness for caregiving. To improve preparedness for caregiving, informal caregivers need education, information and support regarding physical, psychological and social issues for individuals with head and neck cancer.
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