Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Aug 1994
Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialThe impact of hospice services on the quality of life of primary caregivers.
To evaluate the effects of hospice services on the quality of life of primary caregivers and to evaluate the validity and reliability of a new tool. ⋯ When offering support to primary caregivers, the hospice team should include the four domains (physical, emotional, social, and financial) and should focus on the interrelatedness of the patient's and caregiver's quality of life.