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Commentary on: Song Y, Wang M, Zhu M, Wang N, He T, Wu X, Shi Z, Chen M, Ji T, Shen Y. Benefit finding among family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer in a palliative treatment: a qualitative study. BMC Nursing. 2024;23(1):397.
Implications for practice and research
Caregivers of family members with advanced cancer need to be empowered, supported psychologically and socially, to be resilient and function effectively as carers.
Future research on this topic should consider more diverse populations to explore the holistic experiences of individuals and adopt a culturally sensitive approach to the topic.
Context
The global incidence of cancer is significant, estimated at 53.5 million in 2022 with over 35 million new cases predicted in 2050.1 Family members and informal carers engage with many responsibilities, providing physical and emotional support to the person living …
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