Perspectives of Health Care Providers on Peer Support for Adolescents with Cancer in Pediatrics.

Journal: Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology

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Affiliated Institutions:  Division of Haematology/Oncology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Department of Radiation Oncology, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Department of Medicine, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, University of Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada. Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Translational Research Program, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ELLICSR Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Abstract summary 

Health care providers (HCPs) play a key role in psychosocial care of adolescents with cancer (AWC) and present a unique perspective. This prospective study included a brief survey followed by an interview, seeking to understand HCPs' viewpoints on peer support needs of AWC. Participants were 10 multidisciplinary HCPs with 5-30 years of experience. Three key themes found were: observations made and relationships with AWC; challenges to providing support; and potential peer support interventions. HCPs want to provide peer support resources but lack adequate information. Next steps: interventions should include information dissemination to all HCPs caring for AWC.

Authors & Co-authors:  Weidman Lee Desmarais Stevens Klinger Colquhoun Bender Gupta

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Authors :  8
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Doi : 10.1089/jayao.2023.0164
SSN : 2156-535X
Study Population
Male,Female
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Canada;adolescents with cancer;pediatrics;peer support;social media;teenagers
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United States