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  • Title: Family care for the older person with cancer.
    Author: Given B, Sherwood PR.
    Journal: Semin Oncol Nurs; 2006 Feb; 22(1):43-50. PubMed ID: 16458182.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: To describe the needs of family members of older persons undergoing cancer treatment and to examine the interventions designed to alleviate caregiver distress. DATA SOURCES: Research studies and published articles. CONCLUSION: Interventions to reduce distress for caregivers of older persons with cancer have the potential to lower patients' hospital re-admissions and interruptions in cancer treatment and to improve patients' and caregivers emotional health. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Oncology practitioners must consider the needs of family caregivers when planning and implementing interventions to improve or maintain caregiver health.
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