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Fall 2020
Around the world, cancer is a leading cause of death and the burden of cancer is expected to increase in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), where 82% of the world’s population resides. In these countries, which include Pakistan, aspects of the culture and traditions, inaccessibility to...
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Descriptions of sleep quality by current and bereaved caregivers of individuals with advanced cancer
DownloadFall 2017
End of life care for individuals with advanced cancer has moved from the clinical setting to the home setting. Family members thus have taken on the role of caregivers and must cope with the responsibilities and challenges of providing care. In order to support caregivers in this role, healthcare...
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Exploring the Experiences of Family Caregivers of Persons Living with Advanced Cancer in Ghana
DownloadSpring 2022
Background: Every year, over 20 thousand new cancer cases are diagnosed in Ghana, the majority of which are at an advanced stage. Health services for persons living with advanced cancer are limited in Ghana and thus family members are usually the sole responsible caregivers. Purpose: The purpose...
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Fall 2016
Approximately 15 million people worldwide experience stroke annually, of which five million are left permanently disabled, creating a need for long term support from family and community services. This sudden, unplanned and unpredictable event can have a devastating effect on the mental and...
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Fall 2011
Despite their proximity to death because of advanced old age and disability necessitating institutionalization, the oldest-old have rarely been the recipients of a comprehensive palliative approach to care or the focus of palliative care research. This lack has been attributed prognostic...