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Determinants of quality of life among Omani family caregivers of adult patients with cancer pain

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 December 2022

Joshua K. Muliira Open the ORCID record for Joshua K. Muliira [Opens in a new window] ,
Irene B. Kizza  and
Sumaiya N. Al-Kindi
Joshua K. Muliira*
Affiliation:
School of Nursing, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, USA
Irene B. Kizza
Affiliation:
School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI, USA
Sumaiya N. Al-Kindi
Affiliation:
Department of Adult Health & Critical Care, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
*
Author for correspondence: Joshua K. Muliira, School of Nursing, Ball State University, 2000 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306, USA. Email: joshua.muliira@bsu.edu
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Abstract

Objectives

The study aimed to explore the determinants of quality of life (QoL) among Omani family caregivers (FCGs) of adult patients with cancer pain.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional design, measures of caregiver reaction, knowledge about cancer pain, self-efficacy for cancer pain and other symptom management, QoL, and patient functional status were used to collect data from 165 FCGs and patients. Descriptive, correlation, and regression analyses were performed.

Results

Most patients had intermittent (83%) and severe (50.9%) cancer pain. The FCGs had low QoL (58.44 ± 17.95), and this mostly impacted support and positive adaptation (55.2%). Low QoL was associated with low self-rated health, low confidence in the ability to control the patient’s pain, low self-efficacy, high perceived distress due to patient pain, and a high impact of caregiving on physical health. The level of caregiver distress due to the patient’s pain (p < 0.01), patient’s functional status (p < 0.01), and perceived impact of caregiving on health (p < 0.05) were significant predictors of overall QoL.

Conclusion

Omani FCGs of patients with cancer pain suffer a negative impact on their QoL, and this is related to the patient’s level of pain and functional status, caregiver’s health, and self-efficacy in cancer pain and symptom management. The FCGs’ QoL may be enhanced by augmenting their skills and self-efficacy in cancer pain and symptom management and by health promotion programs.

Keywords

Cancer painSelf-efficacyQuality of lifeFamily caregiversOman
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Palliative & Supportive Care , Volume 22 , Issue 1 , February 2024 , pp. 70 - 79
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© The Author(s), 2022. Published by Cambridge University Press.

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