Factors Associated with Caregivers' Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients - A Review

Shaji E J, Rosariyo Anto, Aswathi Gopi

Abstract: Long-term and complex treatment methods are needed while caring for a patient with breast cancer, which significantly reduces the caregiver's well-being. From the first stages of the disease until the patient's recovery, caregivers are essential in providing care for family members who have breast cancer. Family caregivers of breast cancer patients unwittingly tend to overlook their own quality of life in favour of the demands of the patient. According to research findings, the majority of caregivers experienced a marked decline in their overall quality of life, encompassing their physical, mental, social, and functional well-being. Numerous factors may affect a caregiver's quality of life, although this varies depending on personal preferences, according to the analysis. The factors involved the patient's disease duration and health condition, sleep duration, depression, life events, educational attainment, coping mechanisms, gender, social support, and the caregiver's chronic illness. finances and relationship with the caregiver. In current circumstances, research should focus on treatments to improve caregiver wellness. The quality of life for the caregiver can be optimised with early, suitable, and timely treatments.

Keywords: Breast Cancer, Quality of Life, Factors associated with caregivers, family Caregiver, quality of life of breast cancer patients

How to Cite?: Shaji E J, Rosariyo Anto, Aswathi Gopi, "Factors Associated with Caregivers' Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients - A Review", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1557-1561, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251118223831, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251118223831