P79 Effect of one-one peer support programme on quality of life of Iranian women with breast cancer

Taleghani, Fariba; Babazadeh, Shadi; Tabatabaiyan, S.M.; Mosavi, S.M.

doi:10.1016/s1462-3889(10)70142-3

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“…Many studies have focused on peer group education in various diseases,[89] although a few have focused on diabetes care, especially in the elderly. One study on the effect of peer group education in patients with diabetes found that blood glucose levels improved in patients supported by peer groups compared to the group which only received insulin injection.…”

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Effect of peer group education on the quality of life of elderly individuals with diabetes: A randomized clinical trial

Ghasemi

Hosseini

Sabouhi

2019

Iranian J Nursing Midwifery Res

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Background:Considering the important role of education and the benefits of peer education in increasing patients' independence in self-care, as well as the socio-economic benefit of using peer education, the present study was conducted to assess the effect of peer education on the quality of life (QOL) of elderly people with diabetes.Materials and Methods:This clinical trial was conducted with 44 diabetic people aged over 65 years in selected health centers of Isfahan, Iran, in 2014. After preparing the peer group, 8 educational sessions were held for the participants of the groups by their peers (intervention group) and by the researcher (control group). The Diabetes Quality-of-Life (DQOL) measure was used to assess their QOL before, immediately after, and 1 month after the intervention.Results:The difference between the groups in terms of the total quality of life score immediately after the intervention was significant (t = 8.63; p = 0.001). The results showed that the QOL score in the dimensions of worries about diabetes effects (t = 12.13, p = 0.042), impact of diabetes treatment, (t = 8.63, p = 0.001), and satisfaction with diabetes treatment (t = 11.33, p = 0.001) was significantly different in the groups immediately after the intervention.Conclusions:Peer education increased the QOL of patients with diabetes, with significantly better results than the researcher training group immediately after the training. Thus, this method can be used to improve the QOL of the aged population.

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Effect of peer group education on the quality of life of elderly individuals with diabetes: A randomized clinical trial

Ghasemi

Hosseini

Sabouhi

2019

Iranian J Nursing Midwifery Res

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“…Studies have demonstrated the benefits of support groups for cancer patients, including generating feelings of interconnectedness, confidence, hope, support, affirmation, usefulness, less depression and less anxiety. In addition, other benefits include having more knowledge about their illness, better relationships with caregivers, fewer sexual difficulties, more participation in leisure activities and a higher quality of life 32–34. Despite these positive aspects of support groups, there are also negative effects and these include wrong information given, pessimistic attitude and deteriorating condition of the group members32 35 that adversely affected patients’ emotional state.…”

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A qualitative approach in determining the patient-centered information and supportive care needs of cancer patients in Singapore

Chua

Tan

2020

BMJ Open

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ObjectivesTo qualitatively interpret the information and supportive care needs perceived by cancer patients undergoing treatment in order to get a deeper appreciation of patients’ needs and concerns. The intended outcome is to provide baseline knowledge for improving patient-centred strategies to better meet the information and supportive needs of patients.DesignA qualitative research approach, based on conventional content analysis, was used throughout the research process. The three open-ended questions obtained from a previous quantitative study guided the researchers to explore the information and supportive care needs of patients. Data from patients’ responses were analysed and coded in themes.Participants and settingPatients attending the Ambulatory Treatment Unit of the National Cancer Centre Singapore were invited to participate in the study. We determined from these subjects the type of information that cancer patients need, and to measure the extent to which these information needs are met by measuring patients’ level of satisfaction. Included in the quantitative study were three open-ended questions designed to gain a deeper understanding of their needs and concerns. All subjects were aged 21 years and above and able to understand and communicate in English/Mandarin. They were also aware of their diagnosis, they were not cognitively impaired and were not at the end-of-life situation.ResultsA variety of information and supportive care needs were identified, and three specific areas of concerns were identified: (1) psychosocial and supportive care needs, (2) information needs and (3) information delivery by professionals.ConclusionThe information and supportive care needs expressed were consistent with issues of cancer patients undergoing treatment. The strategies to improve patients’ coping abilities through patient-centred care are discussed. Further studies assessing the barriers of information provision by healthcare professionals should provide more detailed knowledge about unmet information needs.

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“…It has been well-recognized that social support, such as being esteemed, valued, and part of a social network of mutual assistance, is strongly associated with improved mental health [49][50][51]. Perceived availability of social support may bolster one's ability to cope with challenges, providing an avenue for emotional expression.…”

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Perceptions of Mobile Health Apps and Features to Support Psychosocial Well-being Among Frontline Health Care Workers Involved in the COVID-19 Pandemic Response: Qualitative Study

Yoon¹,

Goh²,

Nadarajan³

et al. 2021

J Med Internet Res

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Background Frontline health care workers are experiencing a myriad of physical and psychosocial challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There is growing recognition that digital technologies have the potential to improve the well-being of frontline workers. However, there has been limited development of wellness interventions using mobile health (mHealth) technology. More importantly, little research has been conducted on how frontline workers perceive mHealth-based support to promote their well-being. Objective This study aimed to explore frontline workers’ experience of conventional psychological wellness programs and their perceptions of the usefulness of mHealth apps and features for promoting well-being. It also sought to identify factors that could potentially influence uptake and retention of an mHealth-based wellness program. Methods We conducted semistructured interviews using purposive sampling with frontline workers involved in the COVID-19 response. Various visual materials, collated from existing mHealth app features, were presented to facilitate discussion. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis based on grounded theory was undertaken. Themes were subsequently mapped to key nudge strategies—those commonly used for mHealth development—to assess participants’ preferences for particular features and their reasoning. Results A total of 42 frontline workers participated in 12 one-on-one interviews or focus group discussions. Frontline workers generally had a limited ability to identify their own psychological problems and liked the reminders functionality of the app to track their mood over time. A personalized goal-setting feature (ie, tailoring) and in-app resources were generally valued, while frequent coaching and messages (ie, framing) were seen as a distraction. The majority of participants desired a built-in chat function with a counselor (ie, guidance) for reasons of accessibility and protection of privacy. Very few participants appreciated a gamification function. Frontline workers commonly reported the need for ongoing social support and desired access to an in-app peer support community (ie, social influence). There were, however, concerns regarding potential risks from virtual peer interactions. Intrinsic motivational factors, mHealth app technicality, and tangible rewards were identified as critical for uptake and retention. Conclusions Our study highlights the potential of mHealth apps with relevant features to be used as wellness tools by frontline health care workers. Future work should focus on developing a nonintrusive and personalized mHealth app with in-app counseling, peer support to improve well-being, and tangible and extrinsic rewards to foster continued use.

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P79 Effect of one-one peer support programme on quality of life of Iranian women with breast cancer

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Effect of peer group education on the quality of life of elderly individuals with diabetes: A randomized clinical trial

Effect of peer group education on the quality of life of elderly individuals with diabetes: A randomized clinical trial

A qualitative approach in determining the patient-centered information and supportive care needs of cancer patients in Singapore

Perceptions of Mobile Health Apps and Features to Support Psychosocial Well-being Among Frontline Health Care Workers Involved in the COVID-19 Pandemic Response: Qualitative Study

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