Challenges experienced by informal caregivers in cancer

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Challenges experienced by informal caregivers in cancer

Evidence from the literature highlights the significant negative impact of care giving on the physical, mental and financial aspects of caregivers' lives. It also reinforces the importance of reducing the barriers to meeting the unmet needs of caregivers and that research priorities in interven...

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Main Authors:	Girgis, A., Johnson, C., Aoun, Samar, Currow, D.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Australian Cancer Society 2006
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/16575

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