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Exploring the role of practical and emotional death preparation in reducing emotional distress among family caregivers of terminally ill cancer patients : a multicenter cross-sectional study
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Background/Objectives: Family caregivers (FCs) often feel unprepared for the death of a terminally ill cancer patient and experience psychological distress. However, the link between FCs’ distress and their preparedness during end-of-life care remains unclear.
Methods: A multicenter survey across nine inpatient palliative care units included 171 FCs who completed a structured questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression identified factors associated with anxiety and depression, including emotional and practical preparedness for death. Results: Many FCs reported high psychological distress during end-of-life care. Greater practical preparedness was linked to lower odds of severe anxiety (OR: 0.41, 95% CI: 0.27–0.63) and severe depression (OR: 0.51, 95% CI: 0.31–0.85). Although emotional preparedness correlated with distress, this association weakened after adjusting for confounders. Conclusions: FCs’ anxiety and depressive symptoms underscore the need for healthcare professionals to provide practical support. Targeted interventions may improve FCs’ preparedness and mitigate psychological distress.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cancers17081380
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