Psychosocial Burden and Quality of Life in Caretakers of Hepatobiliary Cancer Patients

Systemic assessment of caregiver needs and outcomes remains limited, and support services are inconsistently utilized or inadequately tailored to this population. Addressing this gap is critical, as caregiver well-being has downstream effects on patient outcomes, care continuity, and family resilience. By quantitatively characterizing the psychosocial burden, unmet needs, and support utilization among caregivers of patients with pancreatic and other major cancer types, this study aims to capture a more comprehensive understanding of the caregiving experience across the cancer continuum. The findings will provide an essential evidence base to inform targeted interventions aimed at improving both caregiver and patient Quality of Life.