'It's the empathy'-defining a role for peer support among people living with chronic kidney disease: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Persons with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) have unique support needs associated with managing a chronic yet often silent condition, complex treatment-related decisions and care transitions. The aim of this study was to explore perspectives on how peer support could address CKD support needs and augment care.

Design

This study employed a qualitative descriptive methodology. Data were collected through focus groups (cofacilitated by patient partners) and semistructured interviews.

Setting

Four multidisciplinary CKD clinics across Southern Alberta, Canada.

Participants

We purposively sampled among adult patients with advanced, non-dialysis CKD and their caregivers, as well as trained peer mentors from The Kidney Foundation of Canada's Kidney Con

SUBMITTER: Elliott MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9109100 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature