The relationship between satisfaction with care and quality of life among family caregivers of of patients living with terminal cancer in general wards: a cross-sectional study

Family caregivers of terminal cancer patients have reported experiencing low quality of life (QOL). Satisfaction with care has gained attention as a factor that correlates with QOL. To examine the relationship between ‘satisfaction with care’ and QOL of family caregivers of patients with terminal cancer. The study used a cross-sectional design and included family caregivers of patients with terminal cancer in general wards. The authors assessed family caregivers’ QOL using the caregiver quality of life index-cancer; a multivariable regression analysis was conducted to identify the factors associated with QOL. A total of 51 family caregivers enrolled in the study. Their satisfaction with care and the months since their initial diagnosis were positively associated with a more positive QOL. Satisfaction with care is correlated with QOL among family caregivers of patients with terminal cancer in general wards. Enhancing family caregivers’ satisfaction with care may contribute to improving their QOL.