Advances in anticipatory grief among primary caregivers of cancer patients
预期性悲伤在癌症患者主要照顾者中的研究进展

摘要

本论文深入研究了癌症患者主要照顾者中的预期性悲伤现象，探讨了其概念、影响因素和有效的干预措施。预期性悲伤作为一种复杂的心理体验，常常伴随着癌症患者照顾者的责任，提前感知悲伤的挑战。我们发现患者健康状况、照顾负担、社会支持等因素在预期性悲伤的产生中发挥着关键作用。通过深入分析预期性悲伤的概念和测量工具，我们揭示了这一心理现象的多层次特征。影响因素的探讨突显了照顾者的心理健康需求，强调了个性化支持的重要性。在提出干预措施方面，心理支持、教育信息分享、情感表达和社交支持等多样策略被认为是有益于缓解预期性悲伤的关键因素。未来的研究和实践应该继续深化对预期性悲伤的理解，不断创新并量身定制支持策略，以更好地满足癌症患者主要照顾者的个性化需求。通过共同努力，我们期待在照顾的旅程中为这一特殊群体提供更温馨、全面的支持，让他们在困境中找到力量和希望。

Abstract

In this paper, the phenomenon of anticipatory grief in the primary caregivers of cancer patients was studied in depth, and its concept, influencing factors and effective interventions were discussed. Anticipatory grief, as a complex psychological experience, often accompanies the challenge of perceiving grief in advance with the responsibility of caregivers of cancer patients. We found that factors such as patient health status, caregiving burden, and social support play a key role in the development of anticipatory grief. Through an in-depth analysis of the concepts and measurement tools of anticipatory grief, we reveal the multilayered characteristics of this psychological phenomenon. The discussion of influencing factors highlights the mental health needs of caregivers and emphasizes the importance of personalized support. In terms of proposed interventions, various strategies, such as psychological support, educational information sharing, emotional expression and social support, were considered to be the key factors in alleviating anticipatory grief. Future research and practice should continue to deepen the understanding of anticipatory grief and continue to innovate and tailor support strategies to better meet the individual needs of cancer patients' primary caregivers. By working together, we look forward to providing more welcoming and comprehensive support to this special group in their journey of care, so that they can find strength and hope in difficult situations."