Arbour C, Bilodeau K, Hjeij D, Ogez D, Oberoi S. (2022). Toward a new service delivery model to tackle sleep disruptions after cancer: Investing in patient partner training. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice, 4(S1:559): 53 

Background/rationale or Objectives/purpose: Background:
Sleep disturbances are frequently reported in cancer survivors. Self-regulation practices such as guided imagery are recommended in these patients to limit the longterm use of sleeping pills.However, access to clinician coaching to apply this method remains limited, hence the need to involve patient partners in the process. This clinical initiative aims to explore the feasibility and acceptability of a training program on guided imagery in a cohort of patient partners, to equip them to help other patients to apply this technique.

Methodology or Methods: Based on Kirkpatrick’s theoretical model, an observational descriptive study with mixed data collection will be conducted in a patient partner cancer center in Montreal, with 6-8 adult patient in total remission who have received an 8-hour pre-validated training on guided imagery. Descriptive statistics will be performed to obtain quantitative measures of the acceptability and feasibility of this training. Qualitative documentation of the experience of participants on this subject will be carried out through individual semi-structured interviews of 45-60 minutes, with a content analysis according to the
methods of Miles et al. (2014).

Impact on practice or Results:
This project will be the first to document the training of patient partners in guided imagery for sleep disorders. This exercise is planned with a view to personalized continuous care and patient partner-nurse collaboration in oncology.

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