Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 12, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
Published on: February 16, 2011
Family Experiences, Needs, and Perceptions in Home-Based Hospice Care for Patients With Terminal Cancer:
Xin Ming Deng1, Kanokwan Hounsri1, Violeta Lopez2,3
1Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 10 Medical Dr, Singapore, 117597, Singapore, 65 90505570.
Family caregivers providing home-based hospice care for terminal cancer patients face emotional and logistical challenges. Enhancing formal and informal support systems is crucial for meeting their diverse needs and improving care delivery.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Oncology Nursing
- Family Studies
Background:
- Home-based hospice care provides comfort for terminal cancer patients.
- Family caregivers play a critical role but their experiences are underexplored.
- Improved palliative care services require understanding caregiver needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize qualitative evidence on family caregiver experiences in home-based hospice care for terminal cancer patients.
- To identify key themes to improve caregiver support and service delivery.
- To understand caregiver needs and perceptions.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search of multiple databases and gray literature was conducted.
- Qualitative studies focusing on family caregivers were included.
- Thematic synthesis and GRADE-CerQual framework were used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Five studies from diverse regions were synthesized.
- Caregivers prioritize being physically and emotionally present for loved ones.
- Sharing responsibilities with formal and informal support networks mitigates caregiver burden.
Conclusions:
- Family caregivers face significant emotional and logistical challenges in home-based hospice care.
- Emotional commitment and shared responsibilities, supported by professional teams, are vital for optimal care.
- Interventions should focus on enhancing formal and informal support systems for caregivers.
More Related Videos
07:14A Quantitative Sensory Testing Paradigm to Obtain Measures of Pain Processing in Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery
Published on: January 18, 2018
07:10Home-Based Prescribed Pulmonary Exercise in Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Published on: August 24, 2019
Related Concept Videos
Continuing Care
Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
Long-Term Care Facilities
Nursing Ethical Principles II
Consider the following scenario, which illustrates how these principles are applied in the care of Mr. John, a fifty-year-old teacher diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer.
Initially, Mr. John's cancer...
Ethical Issues
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
Ethical Dilemmas II
Kubler Ross's Stages of Dying
In denial, individuals reject the reality of their condition, often thinking, "This isn't true; I feel fine," as a way to protect themselves from emotional distress. Anger...