Tilkeridis Joanna, O'Connor Lera, Pignalosa Giovanna, Bramwell Michael, Jefford Michael
Cancer Information and Support Service, The Cancer Council Victoria.
Aust Fam Physician. 2005 Apr;34(4):288-9.
People directly affected by cancer report significant psychological distress. Peer support programs are based on the premise that shared experience is a valuable resource that assists individuals to adjust to, and cope effectively with, stressful events. This article considers two types of peer support service available to cancer patients--telephone peer support (the 'Cancer Connect' program) and cancer support groups.
直接受到癌症影响的人们报告称有严重的心理困扰。同伴支持项目基于这样一个前提,即共同的经历是一种宝贵的资源,有助于个体适应并有效应对压力事件。本文探讨了癌症患者可获得的两种同伴支持服务——电话同伴支持(“癌症连线”项目)和癌症支持小组。