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

Danielle R Weidman Sandy Che-Eun Serena LeePhilippe DesmaraisKatye StevensChristopher A KlingerHeather ColquhounJacqueline L BenderAbha Gupta

Published in: Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology (2024)

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.

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