Cross-sectional study shows caregiver burden affects quality of life in cancer caregivers, suggesting improvements needed.
Key Points
Caregiver quality of life is negatively affected by longer cancer duration and higher caregiver burden, while male gender and better patient mobility improve it.
Caregivers reported a moderate level of care burden, with noted correlations to sociodemographic factors and patient conditions.
Assessment was conducted using validated tools like the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale and the Karnofsky Performance Scale for patient mobility.
Improving sleep quality and functional mobility in patients may help enhance the quality of life for their caregivers.