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Dyadic Interventions for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers: State of the Science and New Directions
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Dyadic Interventions for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers: State of the Science and New Directions

Hoda Badr, Jafar Bakhshaie and Karishma Chhabria
Seminars in oncology nursing, Vol.35(4), pp.337-341
08/01/2019
PMCID: 6660372
PMID: 31248677
Web of Science ID: WOS:000476660300004

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Abstract

To describe caregiving and relationship challenges in cancer and the state of the science of dyadic interventions that target survivors and caregivers. Narrative review. Viewing the survivor-caregiver dyad as the unit of care may improve multiple aspects of survivor and caregiver quality of life. However, several questions remain regarding how, why, and for whom dyadic interventions are effective. Nurses should consider survivor, caregiver, and relationship needs when formulating supportive care protocols. Screening for survivor distress and extending distress screening to caregivers is an important first step in providing comprehensive psychosocial care.

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