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<jats:p>Cancer is a life threatening disease with negative impact on quality of life and psychological well-being. In international studies, one-to-one peer support and counseling have been shown to improve the psychological well-being of cancer patients. In the study presented, we developed and evaluated an innovative program of peer-coaching. In this program at the University Hospital of Freiburg, cancer survivors were trained to support peers by sharing experience.</jats:p>
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<jats:p>In the project, <jats:italic>N</jats:italic> = 25 cancer survivors were trained to conduct supportive one-to-one conversations with acute patients or patients in aftercare. Based on a prospective observational study, patients were interviewed using questionnaires before and after the conversations. We assessed expectations and experiences with the peer-coaching as well as psychosocial parameters (PHQ9, GAD7, SSUK, NCCN-distress thermometer).</jats:p>
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<jats:title>Results</jats:title>
<jats:p>A total of 52 patients had at least one contact with a peer-coach. Most of the patients attended 1–3 sessions. In total, 85 contacts pairing peer-coaches with patients were conducted. Patients showed on average a high level of distress but a low rate of psychiatric comorbidity. The supportive conversations met the patients` needs. Sharing experiences and empowerment were the most relevant benefits for the patients. Both patients and trained peers showed high satisfaction levels with the program.</jats:p>
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<jats:title>Conclusion</jats:title>
<jats:p>Our findings support the feasibility and utility of a peer-coaching program in which trained cancer survivors, acting as peer-coaches, support other patients during or after their oncological treatment. In a further study, the efficacy of peer-coaching should be investigated based on a randomized-controlled trial.</jats:p>
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<jats:title>Trial registration</jats:title>
<jats:p>The trial was registered in the German Clinical Trials Register (No. DRKS DRKS00017500) on 12.12.2019.</jats:p>
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