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However, family caregivers of patients with lung cancer are frequently unprepared for their roles and they may undergo psychological distress, thus reducing their own quality of life while affecting patients\u2019 health outcomes. Interventions that specifically target this population are lacking. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a perioperative support programme on family caregivers of patients with early-stage lung cancer.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods and analysis<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study is guided by the Stress-Coping Model. Family caregivers of patients diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and those who are scheduled for lung resection treatment will be invited to participate. Participants will be randomised to groups that either receive the perioperative support programme or usual care. 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