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What models of peer support do people with colorectal cancer prefer?
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posted on 2011-07-01, 00:00 authored by S C Ieropoli, Vicki WhiteVicki White, M Jefford, D AkkermanWhile colorectal cancer is the most common cancer affecting both men and women in Australia, disease-specific peer support services are lacking. This study examined the acceptability and preferred models of peer support among people with colorectal cancer. First, a mixed-method study examined enablers and barriers to peer support participation and model preferences. Participants were recruited from metropolitan and regional areas of Victoria. Fifty-three participants completed a questionnaire and four focus groups and 10 telephone interviews were conducted (n = 34). Participants demonstrated enthusiasm for peer support. Feeling unwell and worry about accessing toilet facilities were main barriers, while accessing information about treatment side effects and making treatment decisions were main positive features. Second, a pilot study determined the response to a face-to-face group and one-on-one telephone programme, the preferred models from study 1. In total, 34 support recipients recruited through clinicians, participated. Half elected to participate in the telephone programme and half in the group programme. Support recipients completed surveys before and after the programmes. Both models were acceptable to participants with high satisfaction rates reported (94-100%) and findings suggested that the two models catered to different peer support needs. Timing of referral and clinician promotion contributed to participation.
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European Journal of Cancer CareVolume
20Issue
4Pagination
455 - 465Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell PublishingLocation
Chichester, Eng.Publisher DOI
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0961-5423eISSN
1365-2354Language
engPublication classification
C Journal article; C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
2010, Blackwell PublishingUsage metrics
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AdultAgedAustraliaColorectal NeoplasmsFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient PreferencePeer GroupPilot ProjectsSelf-Help GroupsSocial SupportSurveys and QuestionnairesTelephonePeer SupportColorectal cancerOne-on-one telephoneFace-to-face groupPilot studyScience & TechnologyLife Sciences & BiomedicineOncologyHealth Care Sciences & ServicesNursingRehabilitationQUALITY-OF-LIFEBREAST-CANCERWOMENDISTRESSINTERVENTIONEXPERIENCESDIAGNOSISCONTEXTYOUNGHealth, Clinical and Counselling Psychology
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