Cancer practice
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of a group of adults who were serving as primary caregivers for 118 hospice patients with cancer who were receiving hospice home care in west central Florida. ⋯ Quality of life of primary caregivers is negatively affected by caregiving, but the support provided by hospice care may help to ameliorate these effects. Health providers who are alert to caregiver needs and knowledgeable about the work of the multidisciplinary hospice team will be more likely to refer patients and caregivers to appropriate hospice care.