The impact of informal caregivers during cancer patients’ trajectory in economic health outcomes

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International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
07
Article ID: 
8405
2 pages
Research Article

The impact of informal caregivers during cancer patients’ trajectory in economic health outcomes

Ana Patrícia Tavares, Ana Filipa Ramos, Felismina Mendes, Manuel Lopes, Pedro Parreira and César Fonseca

Received 19th June, 2017; Received in revised form 17th July, 2017; Accepted 17th August, 2017; Published online 30th September, 2017

Copyright ©2017, Ana Patrícia Tavares et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Abstract: 

In the trajectory of the person with cancer, the presence of uncontrolled symptoms are the main and frequent cause of demand for health services, which increases with the advanced stage of the disease. The modernization of health systems advocates the domiciliation of health care, with proximity assistance, where informal caregivers assume a role of relevance. Persons with cancer prefer this typology of service, as well have positive impact in economic health outcomes. However, it is essential to reflect in the shapes of the professional support, health policies and incentives, which are needed with the finality to prevent burnout of the caregiver. As ensure the resources to certify the self-care and quality of life of the person with cancer and informal caregivers.

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