The Melbourne Family Support Program: evidence-based strategies that prepare family caregivers for supporting palliative care patients

摘要

BackgroundA key component of palliative care is support for family caregivers. Although some family caregivers identify positive aspects, the impact is typically burdensome; they are prone to physical and psychological morbidity, financial disadvantage and social isolation. Outcomes of systematic reviews have highlighted the importance of investment in family caregiver intervention research.