Measuring organisational impact: Outcomes of a psychosocial assessment and review process with young people living with cancer

摘要

Background/Purpose: Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) who are impacted by their own or a family member's cancer diagnosis experience high levels of distress and unmet needs. CanTeen, an Australian youth cancer support organisation, provides a range of support options for this vulnerable group, including the following: therapeutic programs; multiple formats of counselling; medical and psychosocial information resources; and peer-support. To better understand these young peoples' needs, inform program delivery and research priorities, and measure service impact, CanTeen introduced a psychosocial assessment and review process. Findings on the psychological well-being of AYAs receiving support are presented.