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¹Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. suzanne.chambers@griffith.edu.au

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Peer support shows promise for couples managing prostate cancer. While distress decreased, particularly for partners, sexual needs remained unmet, indicating areas for future research.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Psychosocial Support
Clinical Trial Design

Background:

Assessing the feasibility of peer support for couples impacted by prostate cancer.
Utilizing a trial design to evaluate the delivery of this support model.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the feasibility and impact of tele-based peer support for couples coping with prostate cancer.
To assess adjustment outcomes and peer experiences within a clinical trial framework.

Main Methods:

Ten peer volunteers received training in research protocols and tele-based couples support.
Twenty couples participated in an eight-session intervention, with assessments at baseline, 3, and 6 months post-surgery.
A focus group explored peer volunteers' experiences with the intervention and research protocol.

Main Results:

Peer volunteers were motivated by altruism, belief in research, and personal growth.
The research protocol presented challenges, sometimes conflicting with lay helping models, particularly regarding sexuality and couples' focus.
Participant distress decreased over time, with partners showing greater improvement; however, unmet sexual needs did not improve.

Conclusions:

Tele-based peer support is a promising model for assisting couples through prostate cancer.
Further refinement of the intervention may be needed to address specific challenges, such as sexual health concerns.