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Abstract

There is consensus among health care professionals that the needs of young adults (YAs) are poorly met. A service evaluation was performed, using semi-structured interviews to explore how YAs (n = 9) perceive peer support. Findings highlighted the importance of peer support in enhancing the patient experience by fostering meaningful connections and offering opportunities to serve as positive role models to others. Many YAs feel disconnected from their friends, making peer support a valuable source of normality. Participants expressed a preference for weekly 45-60-minute sessions and highlighted the importance of effective promotion and relevant discussion topics to encourage engagement.

Publication Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Santhagunanathan, K. & Ngo, M. (2025). Barriers and Enablers to Accessing a Young Adult Peer Support Group for Proton Beam Therapy Patients. Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology. Copyright © (2025) Mary Ann Liebert. DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2025.0016
Publisher Keywords:	young adult, adolescent, oncology patients, peer support, mentoring, counselling, cancer survivorship
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0254 Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology (including Cancer) R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > RJ101 Child Health. Child health services
Departments:	School of Health & Medical Sciences School of Health & Medical Sciences > Midwifery & Radiography
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Administrator

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