"A Study To Assess The Care Giving Burden Of Caregivers Of Patients With Cancer Availing Services In A Selected Tertiary Care Hospital In Kolkata.”
Rejila V
, Amrit Kaur , Gayatri Verma , Vishesh , Jashandeep Kaur, Julie Maria, Usha Kumari, Riya Mahato
Cancer, Caregiver burden, Primary Care Givers
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Cancer has become a significant public health issue globally . Caregivers of cancer patients often handle medical responsibilities, provide emotional support, and assist with daily activities while managing their own work and personal lives. This demanding role can result in emotional distress, financial challenges, and physical exhaustion, potentially leading to burnout.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in a selected tertiary care center at Kolkata. 100 caregivers of cancer patients were selected by using convenience sampling method. A standardized tool(Zarit Burden Interview) was used to assess the care givers burden.
RESULTS: Study findings revealed that majority (43%) of the caregivers reported no to mild burden whereas 40% of caregivers reported mild to moderate burden and only 10% of them reported severe burden. there is no association of any of the selected variables with the caregiving burden of care givers of cancer patients as the Fisher’s exact p value calculated for the selected variables are more than the significant value p=0.05
CONCLUSION: Caregiver burden is a fact that affects multiple aspects of caregiver’s life. The study findings emphasize the importance to implement the welfare services to support caregivers within the hospital.
""A Study To Assess The Care Giving Burden Of Caregivers Of Patients With Cancer Availing Services In A Selected Tertiary Care Hospital In Kolkata.”", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.a476-a483, September-2025, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2509057.pdf
Volume 10
Issue 9,
September-2025
Pages : a476-a483
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_304871
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2509057
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Research Area: Health Science All
Country: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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