Examination of the Relationship Between Quality of Life and Caregiving Burden Among Caregivers of Pediatric Oncology Patients
NCT ID: NCT07308301
Last Updated: 2025-12-31
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
95 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2026-01-01
2026-06-30
Brief Summary
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The primary aim of this study is to determine the quality of life and caregiving burden levels of caregivers of pediatric oncology patients and to examine the relationship between these two variables.
Secondary Aims
To evaluate the differences between caregivers' sociodemographic characteristics (age, gender, education level, marital status, income level, etc.) and their quality of life.
To examine the differences between caregivers' sociodemographic characteristics and their caregiving burden levels.
To determine whether caregivers' quality of life and caregiving burden differ according to the diagnosis and treatment characteristics of pediatric oncology patients (duration of diagnosis, type of treatment, frequency of hospitalization, etc.).
Significance of the Study
Childhood cancer is a process that deeply affects not only the patient but also the family, particularly the caregivers. Family members who provide care for children often face intense physical, psychological, social, and economic burdens. These challenges reduce caregivers' quality of life and increase their caregiving burden.
Identifying the relationship between the quality of life and caregiving burden among caregivers of pediatric oncology patients is highly important in planning support services for families during the care process and in strengthening family-centered care practices by healthcare professionals.
The findings of this study will contribute to the development of family-centered approaches in nursing care, the design of psychosocial support programs, and a better understanding of caregivers' needs.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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OTHER
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Study Groups
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Primary caregivers eighteen and older of hospitalized pediatric cancer patients will be included.
The study includes individuals who provide care for pediatric oncology patients. The research will involve primary caregivers aged 18 years or older who provide care for a child diagnosed with cancer and who are currently hospitalized in the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Unit of Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital. The study will examine caregivers' sociodemographic characteristics, quality of life, and caregiving burden levels.
Assessment of caregiver quality of life and burden
This intervention consists of assessing the quality of life and caregiving burden of primary caregivers of children diagnosed with cancer using standardized questionnaires and scales. It does not involve any medical procedures, treatments, or experimental applications. The intervention includes only the administration of data collection tools to caregivers and is therefore distinct from treatment-based interventions used in other clinical studies.
Interventions
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Assessment of caregiver quality of life and burden
This intervention consists of assessing the quality of life and caregiving burden of primary caregivers of children diagnosed with cancer using standardized questionnaires and scales. It does not involve any medical procedures, treatments, or experimental applications. The intervention includes only the administration of data collection tools to caregivers and is therefore distinct from treatment-based interventions used in other clinical studies.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* The child being in the active treatment phase (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, post-surgical follow-up, etc.)
* Being able to read and write in Turkish and having sufficient literacy to complete the research questionnaire
* Willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
* Being unable to complete the questionnaire due to a psychiatric diagnosis or communication difficulties
* The child having a disability
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Fatma Beyza Akdeniz
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Fatma Beyza Akdeniz
Pediatric Nurse
Other Identifiers
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2024-KAEK-11
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id