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Patients' Knowledge and Attitudes towards Cancer Peer Support Programs.
- Source :
- Oncology; Sep2015, Vol. 89 Issue 4, p242-244, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The objective of this study was to gain a better understanding of cancer patients' preexisting knowledge, expectations and concerns towards peer support programs. Data were collected and analyzed in 51 patients using a standardized short interview and content analysis. Only 37% of the patients claimed to know peer support programs, and half of these regularly attended a support group. Forty-seven percent of the patients who did not know these programs showed a general interest. Reasons for attending a support group were primarily the exchange with other patients (18% of all statements), obtaining information about disease and treatment (10%) and receiving emotional support (9%). The main argument against participation was the fear of suffering when confronted with problems of others (21%). Utilization may be increased if volunteers and health care practitioners give patients more detailed information about the various offers of peer support. © 2015 S. Karger AG, Basel [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00302414
- Volume :
- 89
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 109926376
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000430918