Influences of Depression and Social Support on Quality of Life in Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy at an Outpatient Department

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of depression and social support on quality life in family caregivers cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at an outpatient department.Methods: had a crosssectional, correlational design using structured questionnaire. Data were collected from October to December 2019 hematology-oncology department. In total, 148 participated this study. The data analyzed descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way analysis variance, Pearson correlation coefficients, multiple regression with SPSS for Windows version 27.0.Results: showed statistically significant differences according educational level (t=-3.02, p=.003), monthly income (t=-4.22, p<.001), job status (t=4.31, chronic illness (t=-2.67, p=.009) patient’s gender (t=-2.70, p=.008). was significantly correlated between (r=-.53, p<.001) (r=.50, p<.001). Depression (β=-.35, (β=.35, (β=.15, p=.024) identified as predictors. model explained approximately 47% variance (F=19.74, p<.001).Conclusion: It is necessary pay attention chemotherapy. Nursing interventions improve their might also be developed considering support.