The use and acceptability of a one-on-one peer support program for Australian women with early breast cancer

Rankin, N; Williams, P; Davis, C; Girgis, A

The use and acceptability of a one-on-one peer support program for Australian women with early breast cancer

Rankin, N Williams, P Davis, C Girgis, A

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Publisher:: Elsevier Sci Ireland Ltd
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Patient Education And Counselling, 2004, 53 (2), pp. 141 - 146
Issue Date:: 2004-01

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dc.contributor.author	Rankin, N
dc.contributor.author	Williams, P
dc.contributor.author	Davis, C
dc.contributor.author	Girgis, A
dc.date.accessioned	2009-12-21T02:33:36Z
dc.date.issued	2004-01
dc.identifier.citation	Patient Education And Counselling, 2004, 53 (2), pp. 141 - 146
dc.identifier.other	C1	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/4470
dc.description.abstract	A population-based survey of Australian women diagnosed with early breast cancer examined the uptake and acceptability of a peer support program, the Breast Cancer Support Service (BCSS).We examined the characteristics and perceptions of women who did and did not use the BCSS. More than one-third (36%) had used the BCSS, most of whom first heard of it from hospital staff (36%) or clinicians (16%).Women perceived meeting someone else with similar experiences (53%) as the most beneficial aspect of the program and 89% said they would definitely recommend it to others. The findings suggest that uptake is related to provision of information about the BCSS. Peer support programs appear to be acceptable to both women who do and do not use the BCSS. To ensure that women can choose whether to participate in peer support programs requires strategies that encourage health professionals to provide comprehensive supportive care information.
dc.publisher	Elsevier Sci Ireland Ltd
dc.relation.ispartof	Patient Education And Counselling
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/S0738-3991(03)00142-3
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dc.title	The use and acceptability of a one-on-one peer support program for Australian women with early breast cancer
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	53
utslib.citation.number	2	en_US
utslib.citation.startpage	141	en_US
utslib.citation.endpage	146	en_US
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Abstract:

A population-based survey of Australian women diagnosed with early breast cancer examined the uptake and acceptability of a peer support program, the Breast Cancer Support Service (BCSS).We examined the characteristics and perceptions of women who did and did not use the BCSS. More than one-third (36%) had used the BCSS, most of whom first heard of it from hospital staff (36%) or clinicians (16%).Women perceived meeting someone else with similar experiences (53%) as the most beneficial aspect of the program and 89% said they would definitely recommend it to others. The findings suggest that uptake is related to provision of information about the BCSS. Peer support programs appear to be acceptable to both women who do and do not use the BCSS. To ensure that women can choose whether to participate in peer support programs requires strategies that encourage health professionals to provide comprehensive supportive care information.

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