Breast cancer patients' needs and perspectives on a one-on-one peer support program: quantitative and qualitative analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Although peer support programs as a health resource have become increasingly popular, only limited studies evaluated the added value of one-on-one peer support for breast cancer patients. This study aims to bridge the knowledge gap by focusing on two related research topics. First, we evaluated emotional well-being and (unmet) needs regarding supportive care. Second, we evaluated patients' perspectives on their experiences after having one-on-one peer support.

Methods

A quantitative analysis was conducted to provide insight in patients' symptoms of anxiety and depression (HADS), quality of life (EORTC-QLQ-C30), and supportive care needs (CaSUN-questionnaire). Furthermore, approximately 1 year after the implementation of a one-on-one peer support program, focus groups

SUBMITTER: Jansen BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10602952 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature