None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Intervention2: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Tata Memorial Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 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
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A deeper understanding of the caregiving experience for older adults with cancer in IndiaTimepoint: 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. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| An in-depth exploration of the psychological social emotional & spiritual issues along with practical challenges encountered by caregivers while supporting elderly patientsTimepoint: 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 | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactLekhika Sonkusare
Tata Memorial Center
Outcome results
None listed