Economic hardship among principal family caregivers of cancer patients at Khartoum oncology hospital 2020: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Ammar Elgadi (Author), Aseel Hisham (Author), Hayat A. Ahmed (Author), Hiba Ali Elzaki (Author), Kamil Merghani Ali shaaban (Author), Ola Dafaalla (Author), Osama Ahmed Elkhidir (Author), Salma S. Alrawa (Author), Tahani Amin Mahmoud (Author), Waad Wadidi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The impact of cancer extends beyond patients and consumes their families. Family members are widely recognized as informal caregivers. The economic burden on family caregivers is increased with new treatments, prolonged survival, and reduced stay in the acute care setting. This i...