METHODS
150 of cancer caregiver were included in the study. Data
were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, demographic
data form and Hospital Anxiety and Depression
Scale.
RESULTS
Accounted 88.7% had poor sleep quality of caregivers and
the average total sleep quality was determined as 9.87±3.95.
It were identified in risk of anxiety 46% of caregivers and risk
of depression in 72% of caregivers. A statistically significant
positive correlation was found between sleep quality score and
anxiety and depression levels.
CONCLUSION
It have been identified that cancer caregivers experienced poor
quality of sleep psychological problems like anxiety and depression.
Sleep disorders, anxiety and depression were influenced
each other.
Keywords: Head and neck cancers; in-vivo diode dosimetry; radiotherapy
