ProsCan for couples: a feasibility study for evaluating peer support within a controlled research design
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Article Title | ProsCan for couples: a feasibility study for evaluating peer support within a controlled research design |
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ERA Journal ID | 6624 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Chambers, Suzanne K. (Author), Schover, Leslie (Author), Halford, Kim (Author), Ferguson, Megan (Author), Gardiner, R. A. (Author), Occhipinti, Stefano (Author) and Dunn, Jeff (Author) |
Journal Title | Psycho-Oncology: journal of the psychological, social and behavioral dimensions of cancer |
Journal Citation | 22 (2), pp. 475-479 |
Number of Pages | 5 |
Year | 2011 |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1057-9249 |
1099-1611 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.2110 |
Web Address (URL) | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pon.2110/abstract |
Abstract | Background The present study assessed the feasibility of delivering peer support for couples coping with prostate cancer within a trial design. Methods/Design Ten peer volunteers completed training in research protocols and delivering tele-based couples support to men with prostate cancer and their partners. Twenty couples received an eight session intervention and were assessed before surgery and 3 and 6 months subsequently for adjustment outcomes. A focus group investigated the peers' experiences. Results Peers were motivated by altruism, a belief in research, and reported personal growth. The research protocol at times conflicted with lay models of helping, and the focus on sexuality and couples was challenging. Distress decreased over time but more so for partners; unmet sexuality needs did not improve. Conclusion Peer support appears promising as a model to support couples facing prostate cancer. |
Keywords | couples intervention; peer support; prostate cancer; psychosocial adjustment; sexuality; Cancer; Urology and Nephrology; |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 321199. Oncology and carcinogenesis not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Griffith University |
University of Texas, United States | |
University of Queensland | |
Cancer Council Queensland, Australia | |
Cancer Council Australia, Australia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q42w7/proscan-for-couples-a-feasibility-study-for-evaluating-peer-support-within-a-controlled-research-design
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