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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Jun 15, 2023; 15(6): 973-978
Published online Jun 15, 2023. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v15.i6.973
Analysis of load status and management strategies of main caregivers of patients with malignant tumors of digestive tract
Xiao-Yan Wang, Jing Wang, Shu Zhang
Xiao-Yan Wang, Shu Zhang, Emergency Department, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
Jing Wang, ENT (Ear-Nose-Throat) Department, Chengdu Hospital of Combination of Chinese Traditional and Western Medicine, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Wang XY designed the research study and performed the research; Wang J contributed analytic tools; Zhang S analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; and all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Shu Zhang, MD, Associate Professor, Emergency Department, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Lane, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China. dr.zhangshu@qq.com
Received: March 17, 2023
Peer-review started: March 17, 2023
First decision: April 7, 2023
Revised: April 12, 2023
Accepted: April 23, 2023
Article in press: April 23, 2023
Published online: June 15, 2023
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Abstract

Caregiver load refers to the subjective and objective negative impact of caregivers in the care of patients, and excessive load will have a serious impact on patients and caregivers themselves and can reduce their quality of life. For the main caregivers, it not only needs to care for the patients in life and daily life, but also needs to pay the cost of treatment for the patients, coupled with the need to carry out their own original work, life, etc. excessive life pressure, economic pressure, work pressure, emotional pressure, etc. lead to heavy load of the main caregivers, which can easily cause caregivers to have different degrees of psychological problems, which will cause serious adverse effects on the caregivers themselves and cancer patients, not conducive to the construction of a harmonious family and society. This article analyzes the current situation of primary caregiver burden in patients with gastrointestinal malignant tumors, analyzes its influencing factors, and specifies specific treatment strategies. It is hoped to provide scientific guidance for later related research and application.

Keywords: Malignant tumors; Digestive tract; Primary caregivers; Current load situation; Handling measures

Core Tip: This article analyzes the current situation of primary caregiver burden in patients with gastrointestinal malignant tumors, analyzes its influencing factors, and specifies specific treatment strategies. It is hoped to provide scientific guidance for later related research and application.