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Karthica Santhagunanathan1,2, Mark Ngo1
1City St Georges, University of London, London, United Kingdom.
Abstract:
There is consensus among health care professionals that the needs of young adults (YAs) are poorly met. A service evaluation was performed, using semi-structured interviews to explore how YAs (n = 9) perceive peer support. Findings highlighted the importance of peer support in enhancing the patient experience by fostering meaningful connections and offering opportunities to serve as positive role models to others. Many YAs feel disconnected from their friends, making peer support a valuable source of normality. Participants expressed a preference for weekly 45-60-minute sessions and highlighted the importance of effective promotion and relevant discussion topics to encourage engagement.
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