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Davis, C.

Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining: Exploring Experiential Knowledge and Assets of Family Caregivers

Background: Family caregivers of patients with chronic conditions often subject themselves to drastic life changes. The quality of life of the caregivers often decreases noticeably at the beginning of the caregiving trajectory, because they typically reorient their lives to focus on the patient's health status. As a result, previous studies viewed caregivers primarily as people who need help and focused on how technologies can support them.

Wed, 08/31/2022 - 18:16

Uncertainty and anxiety in the cancer of unknown primary patient journey: a multiperspective qualitative study

Background Patients with cancer of unknown primary (CUP) have metastatic malignant disease without an identifiable primary site; it is the fourth most common cause of cancer death.

Objectives To explore patients’ informal and professional carers’ experiences of CUP to inform development of evidence-based, patient-centred care.

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 15:14