Journal article
Perspectives of Health Care Providers on Peer Support for Adolescents with Cancer in Pediatrics
Abstract
Health care providers (HCPs) play a key role in psychosocial care of adolescents with cancer (AWC) and present a unique perspective. This prospective study included a brief survey followed by an interview, seeking to understand HCPs' viewpoints on peer support needs of AWC. Participants were 10 multidisciplinary HCPs with 5-30 years of experience. Three key themes found were: observations made and relationships with AWC; challenges to providing …
Authors
Weidman DR; Lee SC-ES; Desmarais P; Stevens K; Klinger CA; Colquhoun H; Bender JL; Gupta A
Journal
Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, Vol. 13, No. 5, pp. 785–791
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert
Publication Date
October 1, 2024
DOI
10.1089/jayao.2023.0164
ISSN
2156-5333