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

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...

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Published inJournal of adolescent and young adult oncology
Main Authors Weidman, Danielle R, Lee, Sandy Che-Eun Serena, Desmarais, Philippe, Stevens, Katye, Klinger, Christopher A, Colquhoun, Heather, Bender, Jacqueline L, Gupta, Abha
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2024
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Canada
adolescents with cancer
teenagers
social media
pediatrics
peer support
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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.
ISSN:2156-535X
DOI:10.1089/jayao.2023.0164