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Supporting informal caregivers of people with advanced cancer

A literature review

Published Date: 1.11.2011

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Theme: Carer health and wellbeing

Sub-theme: Mental health

Cancer Carer support Carer support sector Peer-reviewed journal article Literature review

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Theme: Carer health and wellbeing

Sub-theme: Mental health

View Publication Cancer Carer support Carer support sector Peer-reviewed journal article Literature review

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

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Supporting informal caregivers of people with advanced cancer

A literature review

Published Date: 1.11.2011

  • Author/ Authors

    Anna Ugalde, Meinir Krishnasamy, Penelope Schofield

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Ugalde, A., Krishnasamy, M., & Schofield, P. (2011). Supporting informal caregivers of people with advanced cancer: A literature review. The Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing, 12(2), 12–16. https://doi.org/10.3316/informit.625001050337689

Long Summary

This study explored how services can best support carers of people with advanced cancer. The study provides a range of recommendations for health professional regarding how to better support this group of carers in their caregiving role.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Recognises that carers, as well as those that they are caring for, have unique needs
  • Recognises that carers often feel that they cannot take a break from their role
  • Recognises that carers need support in order to continue their caregiving role

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Emphasises the importance of carers taking care of themselves and considering their own needs
  • Recognises that carers require support from clinicians
  • Provides a range of recommendations regarding how health professions are able to best assist this group of carers in their caregiving role

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