This quality improvement initiative aimed to (1) explore the impact of adolescent and young adult (AYA)-specific navigation on attendance at a monthly peer support group for survivors aged 18–39 at a large comprehensive cancer center, and (2) better understanding attendees' preferences for group structure. Group attendance significantly increased following integration of AYA navigation. Using an online survey, we identified priority topics for discussion and desired changes to group organization, leading to modifications to group structure. Results highlight the value of having dedicated staff who proactively orient patients to resources tailored to their unique needs, and the importance of flexible program development that incorporates stakeholder input.

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理解和加强青少年和年轻成人癌症幸存者的支持小组参与：整合青少年和年轻成人癌症导航服务的影响

该质量改进计划旨在 (1) 探索青少年和青年 (AYA) 特定导航对大型综合癌症中心 18-39 岁幸存者每月同行支持小组出勤率的影响，以及 (2) 更好地了解与会者对组结构的偏好。集成 AYA 导航后，团体出勤率显着增加。通过在线调查，我们确定了要讨论的优先主题以及对小组组织的期望改变，从而导致对小组结构的修改。结果强调了拥有专职员工积极引导患者使用适合其独特需求的资源的价值，以及纳入利益相关者意见的灵活计划开发的重要性。