Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.
College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Aug 25;20(17):6646. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20176646.
As the U.S. population's demographics shift, young U.S. adults are increasingly engaged in informal caregiving for aging generations. Yet, there is little research on the unique experiences and needs of young adults who take on caregiving roles for adult cancer patients. Herein we demonstrate through a theoretical description that young adult cancer care partners deserve distinct recognition in the cancer control continuum given the psychological, physical, financial, and social features unique to their cancer experience.
随着美国人口结构的变化,越来越多的美国年轻人开始为老年一代提供非正式的护理。然而,对于承担成年癌症患者护理角色的年轻人的独特经历和需求,研究甚少。在此,我们通过理论描述表明,鉴于年轻成年癌症护理伙伴的癌症经历具有独特的心理、身体、经济和社会特征,他们在癌症控制连续体中应得到明确的认可。