Supportive care needs and associated factors among caregivers of elderly patients with gastrointestinal cancer: an exploratory study

Abstract Background Gastrointestinal cancers, including gastric and colorectal cancers, are major contributors to cancer-related morbidity and mortality worldwide, placing significant burdens on patients and their informal caregivers. This study aims to evaluate the level of supportive needs among i...

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Main Authors: Mengxue Li, Jie Zhang, Lei Jia, Liqing Su, Yumeng Zhang, Ziyi Zheng, Huili Shen, Jian Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Nursing
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-024-02544-1