Current status and factors influencing readiness among primary caregivers of colorectal cancer patients

Table 2 Total Caregiver Preparedness Scale score and itemized scores for caregiver preparedness for colorectal cancer patients (n = 284), mean ± SD

Item	Minimum	Maximum	Score
CPS total points	0	32	18.93 ± 7.01
You are prepared to care for the patient’s physical needs	0	4	2.38 ± 1.04
You are prepared to care for the patient’s emotional needs	0	4	2.41 ± 1.03
You are prepared to understand the patient’s needs and develop relevant services for them	0	4	2.27 ± 1.01
You are prepared to cope with the stress that caregiving for the patient may cause	0	4	2.39 ± 1.02
You are prepared to provide care for the patient that is satisfactory to both you and the patient	0	4	2.51 ± 1.01
You are prepared to respond to and handle any emergencies that may arise with the patient	0	4	2.27 ± 1.06
You are prepared to seek help and resources from the healthcare system when necessary	0	4	2.18 ± 1.00
Overall, you are prepared to care for the patient	0	4	2.52 ± 1.01

CPS: Caregiver Preparedness Scale.