The quality of life of caregivers of cancer patients

Review Article

Abstract

In the Moroccan context, where gastrointestinal malignancies are frequently detected at an advanced stage, the essay discusses the effect of these diseases on the quality of life of caretakers. The shift of care responsibilities from medical professionals to family members is emphasized. A questionnaire translated into Moroccan Arabic will be used in the study's assessment of this quality of life. About fifty caregivers participated in a cross-sectional study, which found that women—who are frequently illiterate—play a critical role. The findings indicate that while spiritual well-being is largely maintained, caregivers' psychological and social wellbeing is significantly impacted. The most affected caregivers are those who share a roof with the ill or are low-income. The article's conclusion emphasizes the necessity of giving caregivers proper financial and psychological assistance as well as legal recognition of their significance.