| Title |
Bailey, Kristi_MSN_2023 |
| Alternative Title |
Care of the Oncology Caregiver |
| Creator |
Bailey, Kristi |
| Collection Name |
Master of Nursing (MSN) |
| Description |
The following Masters of Nursing thesis explores the use of mobile application resources as a way to improve oncology caregiver readiness. |
| Abstract |
Caregivers of cancer patients remain an underserved and vulnerable population. Oncology caregivers often lack the preparation and resources to care for cancer patients at home. They are also poorly prepared for the toll caregiving will take on their own health and well-being. Caregiver psychological distress can exceed that of the cancer patient causing an urgent need to find a way to deliver supportive care and interventions to cancer caregivers. Mobile application (app) resources provide an excellent solution for addressing this critical healthcare gap. A mobile oncology app can improve caregiver readiness, enhance their quality of life, relieve burnout, and provide guidance, information, and encouragement to caregivers without restrictions on place or time through a smartphone app. Smartphone apps have the potential advantages of reducing stress, providing key information, and nudging caregivers to focus on their own mental and physical health. |
| Subject |
Master of Nursing (MSN); Oncology; Burn out (Psychology) |
| Keywords |
cancer; oncology; caregiver; stress; burnout; mobile app |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2023 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
38 page pdf; 750 kb |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records: Master of Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6wckcde |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
129731 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6wckcde |
