Multidimensional peer support in health care: Breast cancer patients’ perspectives on interaction with peer supporters
Peer support interaction is a multidimensional process. The patients' needs and abilities to communicate with peer supporters are individual and changing over time. Supporting the autonomy of patients improves the trust in interaction. Hence, peer support should be available at several physical and temporal places and in multiple ways.
Authors
- Anu Toija (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6598-9337)
- Kirsti Kasila (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5921-9603)
- Tarja Kettunen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7539-4401)
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- University of Jyväskylä (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Oncology Nursing
- Published
- 2025-08-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102971
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Helsingin Yliopisto
- Suomen Kulttuurirahasto