Factors associated with positive consequences of serving as a family caregiver for a terminal cancer patient.

Background: We examined factors associated with positive consequences for family members who served as caregivers of terminal cancer patients.

Methods: We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional survey of 501 bereaved family members who served as caregivers for terminal cancer patients. The main outcomes were measured by the previously developed Caregiving Consequences Inventory, which assesses perceived rewards and burdens of caregiving.