Analysis of the comprehensive needs of primary caregivers of hospitalized colorectal cancer patients and characteristics analysis of high comprehensive needs population

Abstract

To identify the care needs of primary caregivers of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients and specify the characteristics of high-needs caregivers. A cross-sectional survey was conducted on the primary caregivers of CRC patients using the Comprehensive Needs Assessment Tool in Cancer Caregivers. The care needs and the characteristics of caregivers with high needs were identified using the Chi-square test and Logistic regression. The results of the survey of 364 primary caregivers of CRC patients showed that the top 2 dimensions of caregiver needs were the healthcare staff and the information dimension. The characteristics of caregivers with high demand for healthcare staff included on-the-job, a family per capita monthly income of <4000 yuan, and the CRC patients they took care of paid medical expenses through self-pay/public expense/rural insurance. The characteristics of caregivers with high information needs included living in the city, on-the-job, a family per capita monthly income of <4000 yuan, and the CRC patients they took care of paid medical expenses through self-pay/public expense/rural insurance. In clinical settings, the information needs of primary caregivers of CRC patients should be given due attention. Particular attention should be paid to the primary caregivers of CRC patients who live in cities, are on-the-job, have a per capita monthly income of <4000 yuan, and pay medical expenses through self-pay/public/rural insurance.