Impacto psicosocial en cuidadores primarios familiares informales de pacientes diagnosticados con cáncer en la ciudad de Quito en el año 2023

Abstract

The main objective of this research work was to identify the psychosocial impacts on informal family primary caregivers of patients diagnosed with cancer in the city of Quito. The population was made up of informal family primary caregivers of the patients. People diagnosed with cancer who are in a stage of relapse and palliative care present difficulties in performing their daily tasks, such as bathing, combing their hair, taking care of their diet, which is why family members help them by fulfilling the role of caregiver. From the caregivers, a sample of 30 people was taken to whom a survey and the Zarit Scale were applied. Regarding the results of the Zarit Scale, it was found that 100% of the caregivers showed signs of overload when having the role of caregiver with their family member. This makes the caregivers relate to the care activities they carried out, which modified their way of life.