Date of Award
1-1-2002
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Faculty
Faculty of Communications, Health and Science
First Supervisor
Professor Linda Kristjanson
Second Supervisor
Dr Sue Nikoletti
Abstract
Increasingly, advanced cancer patients are receiving care in the community supported by families and hospice home care services. However, little or no preparation is provided to family caregivers who assume this supportive role, often 24 hours per day. Pain management is consistently identified by family caregivers as their primary concern related to care and support of a relative with cancer. This project involved a three-phase program of research to develop and test a pain management program (PMP) that would provide family caregivers of advanced cancer patients with information and skills to manage the patient's pain.
Recommended Citation
Oldham, L. (2002). Developing and testing a pain management program for family caregivers of advanced cancer patients. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/758