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Caregivers of adults with cancer: Multidimensional correlates of psychological distress

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The relationship between psychological distress and intrapersonal, family, and socioecological variables was examined in 77 caregivers of adults actively receiving cancer treatment. Results indicated that a sizable minority (29%) of caregivers was experiencing clinically significant psychological distress. Furthermore, family disturbances and maladaptive coping strategies were most predictive of psychological distress in this sample. The clinical implications of these findings in relation to the assessment and treatment of both patients and caregivers are discussed.

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Rodrigue, J.R., Hoffmann, R.G. Caregivers of adults with cancer: Multidimensional correlates of psychological distress. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 1, 231–244 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01989624

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