Caring for individuals with a brain tumour
DClinPsych Thesis
Carter, E. 2024. Caring for individuals with a brain tumour. DClinPsych Thesis Canterbury Christ Church University Salomons Institute of Applied Psychology
Authors | Carter, E. |
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Type | DClinPsych Thesis |
Qualification name | Doctor of Clinical Psychology |
Abstract | Background. A primary brain tumour (PBT) diagnosis carries a poor prognosis, and disease progression along with invasive treatment can result in significant functional and neuropsychological difficulties. Informal caregivers have a crucial role in supporting individuals with a PBT, and there is a need to understand the everyday caregivingexperiences within this context. Aim. This review aimed to carry out a systematic search of the literature to understand the caregiving experiences of carers to people with a PBT and identify implications for research and clinical practice. Design. An electronic search of existing qualitative literature was conducted using four databases, yielding 10 studies based on inclusion criteria. A quality appraisal and thematic synthesis of the studies was carried out. Results. Six themes were developed: ‘Consumed by Caring’, ‘Impact and Isolation’, ‘Keeping Going’, ‘Adapting to New Ways of Living’, ‘Living With the Unknown’, and ‘Finding The ‘Right’ Support’. Each theme described a different aspect of the caregiving experience. Fifteen sub-themes were explored. Discussion & Implications. Findings were discussed within the context of existing literature, and clinical implications, such as the need for flexible support for caregivers were |
Keywords | Primary brain tumour; Brain cancer; Caregiver; Experience; Qualitative methods |
Year | 2024 |
File | File Access Level Open |
Supplemental file | File Access Level Restricted |
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Deposited | 23 Sep 2024 |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/991x4/caring-for-individuals-with-a-brain-tumour
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