Journal article
Peer Support Needs of Adolescents with Cancer in Pediatrics: A Canadian Mixed Methods Study
Abstract
Adolescents with cancer (AWC) in pediatrics may not have adequate opportunities for peer support. This mixed methods study aimed to characterize peer support needs of AWC during or shortly after treatment. Ten AWC with median age 16.5 (range 14-18) years completed a survey and semistructured interview. Three themes were apparent: cancer journey difficulties, current support system, and peer support perspectives. Participants felt incompletely …
Authors
Weidman DR; Desmarais P; Stevens K; Klinger CA; Colquhoun H; Bender JL; Gupta A
Journal
Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 433–438
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert
Publication Date
August 1, 2022
DOI
10.1089/jayao.2021.0122
ISSN
2156-5333