Lived experience of caregivers of older adults with cancer -a qualitative exploratory study in India
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 30
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- A deeper understanding of the caregiving experience for older adults with cancer in India
研究概览
简要总结
Caregiving specially for older adults with cancer is really challenging . It has impact on physical ,psychological, emotional spiritual health of caregivers which lead poor quality of life . This study aims to explore and understand the lived experiences, challenges, and coping strategies of caregivers providing care to older adults with cancer in India. Using qualitative methods, in-depth interviews will be conducted with caregivers to capture their perspectives and emotional, physical, and social impact of caregiving. The findings will contribute to better support mechanisms and interventions tailored to caregiver’s needs in the Indian health care context.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 80.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Caregivers of older adults diagnosed with cancer Age of caregiver- 18 years and above Caregivers who have been involved in providing care Both primary and secondary caregivers (spouse, children) Ability to provide informed consent.
排除标准
- •Caregivers of individuals with terminal cancer who have less than 3 months of caregiving experience.
- •Non-family caregivers (e.g. hired professionals).
- •Caregivers with severe cognitive or psychiatric disorders that hinder communication.
结局指标
主要结局
A deeper understanding of the caregiving experience for older adults with cancer in India
时间窗: Qualitative date will be collected through in-depth interviews during the study period. As this is an exploratory qualitative study, there ae no fixed time points such as baseline or follow up ;outcomes(themes and lived experiences) will be derived from the interview data collected once per participant.
次要结局
- An in-depth exploration of the psychological social emotional & spiritual issues along with practical challenges encountered by caregivers while supporting elderly patients(Qualitative data will be collected through in-depth interviews during the study period. As this is an qualitative exploratory study, there are no fixed time points such as baseline or follow up ; outcomes (themes & lived experiences ) will be derived from the interview data collected once per participant)
研究者
Lekhika Sonkusare
Tata Memorial Center