Social support and caregiver burden of the cancer patient: a systematic review ; Apoyo social y carga del cuidador del paciente con cáncer: revisión sistemática ; Suporte social e carga do cuidador do paciente com câncer: uma revisão sistemática

The presence of a chronic disease constitutes a vulnerability for the sick person, and for their caregiver a feeling of lack of control and emotional and physical impact, resulting in overload. Objective: To identify the findings related to the perceived social support and the care burden of the family caregiver of the cancer patient in studies published during the period 2015 to 2021. Methods: A systematic literature review, through the equation: (Social Support) AND (family caregivers) AND (burden of disease) OR (Caregiver burden) AND (neoplasia), in Spanish, English and Portuguese, in MedLine, Sciencedirect, Sage Journal and Academic Search Complete databases. Results: A total of 29,396 articles were obtained, of which 23 were selected after applying the filters and the eligibility criteria established by the researchers. Conclusions: Caregiver perceived distress reflects moderate social support and increased burden. The accompaniment of support groups for the caregiver and caregiving subject, allow them to share, feel accepted, strengthen physical and mental health, and reduce distress and emotional exhaustion. ; La presencia de una enfermedad crónica se constituye en una vulnerabilidad para la persona enferma, y para su cuidador sensación de descontrol e impacto emocional y físico, resultando en sobrecarga. Objetivo: Identificar los hallazgos relacionados con el apoyo social percibido y la carga de cuidado del cuidador familiar del paciente con cáncer en estudios publicados durante el período 2015 a 2021. Métodos: revisión sistemática de literatura, a través de la ecuación: (Social Support) AND (family caregivers) AND (burden of disease) OR (Caregiver Burden) AND (neoplasm), en español, inglés y portugués, en las bases de datos MedLine, Sciencedirect, Sage Journal y Academic Search Complete. Resultados: Se obtuvo un total de 29396 artículos, de los cuales se seleccionaron 23 artículos luego de aplicar los filtros y los criterios de elegibilidad establecidos por los investigadores. Conclusiones: La angustia ...