Bilodeau K, Vinette B, Rousseau P, Pelletier J, Fernandez N, Dorta T. (2022). Developing online educational activities for young adults diagnosed with hematological cancer: An experience in co-design. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice, 4(S1:150):39

Background/rationale or Objectives/purpose:
Many young adults affected by hematological cancer experience psychosocial issues during cancer survivorship. It is intended to develop educational activities on these issues based on the real-life experiences of young adults. The purpose of the poster is to present our co-construction approach, including codesign, to develop educational activities on psychosocial issues for young adults affected by hematological cancers.

Methodology or Methods:
Our approach proposes a one-day codesign workshop where participants, young adults affected by cancer (n512), interact in plenary. The workshop activities were conducted in 5 stages of co-design: 1) reframing the problem; 2) conducting immature coideation; 3) conducting mature co-ideation; 4) discussing the work in plenary; and 5) debriefing the experience. At each stage, the subgroup
discussions are structured using the key principles of the design conversation. Finally, to express ideas and work on them in sub-groups, participants have access to materials to make drawings, collages, etc. (e.g. magazines, paper, etc.). Impact on practice or Results: The project developed educational scenarios to support the learning of young adult cancer survivors in the period following their active treatment. This project highlighted the relevance of adopting a novel approach to create educational activities
through the integration of Design sciences and the participation of an interdisciplinary team including a non-profit organization.

Discussion or Conclusions:
The co-design approach ensures real cocreation since from the beginning of the process with various participants (health professionals, patients, educators) who are actively involved. Ultimately, this project will allow a non-profit organization to have access to educational scenarios co-designed with young adults and adapted to their psychosocial needs.

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