Healthcare provider perspectives on integrating peer support in non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease care: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peer support complements traditional models of chronic kidney disease (CKD) care through sharing of peer experiences, pragmatic advice, and resources to enhance chronic kidney disease self-management and decision-making. As peer support is variably offered and integrated into multi-disciplinary CKD care, we aimed to characterize healthcare providers' experiences and views on peer support provision for people with non-dialysis-dependent CKD within Canada.

Methods

In this concurrent mixed methods study, we used a self-administered online survey to collect information from multi-disciplinary CKD clinic providers (e.g., nurses, nephrologists, allied health professionals) on peer support awareness, program characteristics and processes, perceived value, and barriers an

SUBMITTER: Love S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9014775 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature