Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.
Psychooncology. 2013 Feb;22(2):475-9. doi: 10.1002/pon.2110. Epub 2011 Dec 5.
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.
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.
Peer support appears promising as a model to support couples facing prostate cancer.
本研究评估了在试验设计中为应对前列腺癌的夫妇提供同伴支持的可行性。
方法/设计：10 名同伴志愿者完成了研究方案和远程提供基于夫妇的前列腺癌男性及其伴侣支持的培训。20 对夫妇接受了八次干预，并在手术前、术后 3 个月和 6 个月进行调整结果评估。一个焦点小组调查了同伴的经验。
同伴的动机是利他主义、对研究的信念，并报告了个人成长。研究方案有时与自助的传统模式相冲突，对性和夫妇关系的关注具有挑战性。随着时间的推移，痛苦程度有所下降，但伴侣的下降幅度更大；未满足的性需求没有改善。
同伴支持似乎是一种有前途的模式，可以为面临前列腺癌的夫妇提供支持。
