From innovation to practice: factors influencing implementation of the PAROLE-Onco peer support program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The PAROLE-Onco program, implemented in Quebec, integrates peer support (accompanying patients (APs)) into clinical oncology teams, to support cancer patients during their health trajectory. Despite the growing evidence of its benefits, scaling up this program across various healthcare settings presents significant challenges. The aim of the study is to explore healthcare professionals/managers' perceptions of the factors influencing the implementation and expansion of the PAROLE-Onco program.

Methods

A multiple-case case study approach was employed, collecting data from various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, managers, and research team members, through semi-structured interviews and focus groups. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Re

SUBMITTER: Busnel Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12801759 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature