Fear of Cancer Recurrence and Its Impacts on Quality of Life in Family Caregivers of Patients With Head and Neck Cancers.

摘要: Background: Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a major concern for family caregivers (FCs) caring patients with head and neck cancers (HNCs). Purpose: This study (a) investigated the FCR experience HNC FCs, (b) compared differences in levels FCs while taking care different lengths time since completing treatments (posttreatment durations), (c) examined correlation between quality life (QOL) these FCs. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted radiation outpatient department medical center northern Taiwan. set questionnaires, including Cancer Recurrence Inventory-Caregiver version Medical Outcomes Short- Form Health Survey, background information form were employed. One-way analysis variance used to examine QOL among groups posttreatment durations (typically concurrent chemoradiotherapy). Pearson’s identify relationship QOL. Results: Two hundred fifty recruited this study. The several coping reassurance strategies address their experiences. Those who cared short (3Y6 6Y12 months) showed significantly higher overall severity than those long (more 5 years). High negatively correlated physical mental Conclusions/Implications Practice: results suggest that relatively duration longer duration. In clinical settings, healthcare providers should use as an indicator risk provide appropriate support. Future research develop interventions help cope effectively improve