Impact of Comprehensive Caregiver Support on Self-Efficacy, Quality of Life and Caregiving Burden among Caregivers of Cancer Patients

Diksha sharma; Vinay Kumari; Jyoti Sarin; Dhanesh Garg

doi:10.55489/njcm.170320266056

Authors

Diksha sharma Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, MM College of Nursing, MM (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
Vinay Kumari Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, MM College of Nursing, MM (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
Jyoti Sarin Department of Child Health Nursing, MM College of Nursing, MM (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
Dhanesh Garg MM College of Nursing, MM (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.170320266056

Keywords:

Cancer Caregivers, Self-Efficacy, Quality of Life, Caregiver Burden, Quasi-Experimental Study, Psychosocial Intervention

Abstract

Background: Informal caregivers of cancer patients often experience reduced self-efficacy, impaired quality of life (QOL), and high caregiving burden. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of Comprehensive Caregiver Support on these outcomes.

Methods: A quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design was conducted among 65 caregivers in a tertiary care hospital in North India. Participants were allocated to experimental (n=33) and comparison (n=32) groups. The intervention included deep breathing exercises, symptom management training, financial aid awareness, and device demonstration over five days. Outcomes were measured at baseline, day 7, and day 14 using CSE-8, AC-QOL, and Modified Caregiver Burden Scale. Independent t-test and repeated measures ANOVA were applied.

Results: Baseline scores were comparable between groups (p>0.05). At day 14, the experimental group showed significantly higher self-efficacy (68.52±3.24 vs 33.47±8.21), improved QOL (98.7±4.72 vs 55.7±6.87), and lower burden (19.36±5.85 vs 51.44±4.37) compared with controls (p=0.01). Large effect sizes were observed (Cohen’s d 5.61–7.27). Self-efficacy positively predicted QOL (β=0.627, p=0.001) and negatively predicted burden (β=-0.424, p=0.01).

Conclusion: Comprehensive Caregiver Support significantly enhances self-efficacy and quality of life while reducing caregiving burden among cancer caregivers. Integrating structured caregiver training into oncology services may improve caregiver well-being.

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