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ArticleInternational medical case reports journal2026

Management of Informal Caregiver Burden in a Case of Primary Cerebral Ewing's Sarcoma: A Case Report.

Mattia Gambarin, Alessandro Picelli, Valentina Varalta, Barbara Santini, Lorella Fontana, Mirko Filippetti, Nicola Smania, Rita Di Censo

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Article in International medical case reports journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Mattia GambarinNeurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, 37126, Italy.
Alessandro PicelliNeurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, 37126, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3558-8276
Valentina VaraltaNeurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, 37126, Italy.
Barbara SantiniClinical Psychology Unit, Department of Hospital Medical Management, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, 37126, Italy.
Lorella FontanaClinical Psychology Unit, Department of Hospital Medical Management, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, 37126, Italy.
Mirko FilippettiNeuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Center, Section of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, 37134, Italy.
Nicola SmaniaNeurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, 37126, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7630-1887
Rita Di CensoNeurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, 37126, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8017-4013

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Abstract

Background: Primary cerebral Ewing's sarcoma is a rare and aggressive brain tumor with poor prognosis and limited treatment guidelines. This case describes the assessment and management of caregiver burden for the patient's sister during the rehabilitation pathway. Case Presentation: A 57-year-old man with primary cerebral Ewing's sarcoma deteriorated rapidly and required care from his 50-year-old sister. Her burden was assessed using the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and the Caregiver Reaction Assessment Scale (CRAS). Interventions included psychological support, relaxation techniques, respite scheduling, and regular multidisciplinary meetings. These efforts reduced caregiver strain and improved perceived support. Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs) showed high satisfaction with inpatient care but revealed gaps in community care continuity. Conclusion: Caregiver-centred models and improved transitional care should be incorporated into the treatment of rare, high-burden neurological conditions.

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caregiver burdeninformal caregivingmultidisciplinary careneuro-oncological rehabilitationprimary cerebral Ewing’s sarcomapsychological support

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PMCPMC12958952

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