The Impact of Home Infusion Therapies on Caregivers.

Abstract

OBJECTIVES:

To describe the scope of home infusion therapy in cancer care, expectations related to caregiver involvement in home infusion therapy, literature addressing the impact upon caregivers, and nursing implications.

DATA SOURCES:

Published data on cancer care and home infusion therapy.

CONCLUSION:

While the administration of home infusion therapy is not uncommon practice for patients with cancer and is generally well-accepted, there is scant research focused specifically on the impact upon caregivers.

IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE:

Caregiver support not only includes providing instruction in infusion-related tasks but also recognizing the potential impact on the caregiver's life and offering supportive interventions.

• Authors: Lisa A Gorski
• Journal: Seminars in oncology nursing (Semin Oncol Nurs) Vol. 35 Issue 4 Pg. 370-373 (08 2019) ISSN: 1878-3449 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 31229340 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Caregivers
• Female
• Home Infusion Therapy
• Humans
• Male
• Neoplasms (nursing)