Một số yếu tố liên quan đến gánh nặng chăm sóc của người chăm sóc người bệnh ung thư tại Trung tâm Ung bướu – Bệnh viện Đại học Y Hà Nội

Ung thư represents a profound global health challenge, significantly impacting not only patients but also their families. The escalating incidence of cancer worldwide, particularly noted in Vietnam, underscores the immense burden placed on caregivers. Caregiving burden encompasses physical, psychological, social, and financial stressors that can severely diminish caregivers' quality of life and overall well-being. Despite its critical impact, the factors influencing this burden, especially within the Vietnamese context, remain insufficiently explored. This study addresses this gap by investigating the specific determinants contributing to the caregiving burden experienced by family members attending cancer patients at the Oncology Center of Hanoi Medical University Hospital, aiming to inform targeted support strategies.

Healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, social workers), public health researchers, policymakers, and family members supporting cancer patients.

This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to identify key factors influencing the caregiving burden among family caregivers of cancer patients. Conducted at the Oncology Center – Hanoi Medical University Hospital between December 2023 and May 2024, the research enrolled 252 caregivers. Data collection utilized a structured questionnaire incorporating the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) to assess caregiving burden, the Caregiver Quality of Life Index - Cancer (CQOL-C) for quality of life evaluation, and the Barthel Index (BI) for patient functional dependency. The study revealed significant disparities in caregiving burden related to several demographic and clinical variables. Female caregivers, older caregivers, and those with less flexible occupations experienced notably higher burdens. Furthermore, caring for male patients, elderly patients, or individuals in advanced disease stages was associated with an increased caregiving burden. Conversely, caring for patients with thyroid cancer generally resulted in a lower burden compared to other cancer types. A crucial finding was the positive correlation between patient dependency and the level of caregiving burden, indicating that as patients become more dependent, caregivers' burden intensifies. Additionally, the study established a significant inverse relationship between caregiving burden and caregivers' quality of life. These findings underscore the complex interplay of caregiver and patient characteristics in shaping the caregiving experience. The results offer valuable insights for developing tailored interventions and support programs for vulnerable caregiver populations, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and facilitating more effective cancer care management in clinical settings.