Development of a patient-centered peer-mentoring program for kidney transplant patients: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) causes physical and mental challenges to affected patients that complicates their ability to manage pre-transplant medical care. Patients benefit from both education about their treatment options, and social support. Peers can address these needs if provided with suitable instruction and direction. This study identified patient-centered components of a peer-mentoring program for kidney transplant recipients based on the input from recipients and providers.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured videoconferences with kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) to assess experiences of the pre-transplant evaluation process, post-transplant recovery, living with a kidney transplant, and preferences of a peer-mentoring program. Transcripts were a

SUBMITTER: Kumnig M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12698399 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature