Psychosocial Burden and Quality of Life in Caretakers of Hepatobiliary Cancer Patients

While literature suggests significant psychosocial burden among hepatobiliary cancer caregivers, quantitative data specific to this population remain sparse, particularly regarding their Quality of Life, health, interpersonal relationship, and access to support. This investigation will fill a critical research gap by candidly assessing these dimensions and laying groundwork for future interventions tailored to improve caregiver well-being.

Inclusion criteria

Caretakers must be aged 18 years or older at the time of the survey Participants must be a family member or caretaker of an individual who is diagnosed with hepatobiliary cancer and is receiving care at the Methodist Cancer Center in Richardson, Texas. Diagnosis should be made within 2 years and is non-recurrent in nature. Participants must be an English speaker.

Exclusion criteria

This study is intended to assess the burden and well-being of unpaid caretakers of hepatobiliary cancer patients. Thus, paid caretakers, such as home health aides, will be excluded from the survey.