Pragmatic, consensus-based minimum standards and structured interview to guide the selection and development of cancer support group leaders: a protocol paper.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Across the globe, peer support groups have emerged as a community-led approach to accessing support and connecting with others with cancer experiences. Little is known about qualities required to lead a peer support group or how to determine suitability for the role. Organisations providing assistance to cancer support groups and their leaders are currently operating independently, without a standard national framework or published guidelines. This protocol describes the methods that will be used to generate pragmatic consensus-based minimum standards and an accessible structured interview with user manual to guide the selection and development of cancer support group leaders.

Methods and analysis

We will: (A) identify and collate peer-reviewed literature that d

SUBMITTER: Pomery A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5734349 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature