Acceptability and utility of a virtual pediatric transplant peer mentoring program: A mixed-methods analysis of a novel quality improvement program.
Pediatr Transplant
; 26(7): e14345, 2022 11.
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| ID: mdl-35751639
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Adolescent transplant patients are at increased risk for graft loss at a period when they also suffer from illness-related social isolation, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Peer Mentoring Program (PMP), developed in 2018, was adapted to a virtual format in 2020 due to COVID-19. Our objective is to evaluate the acceptability, utility, and potential impact of the in-person and virtual versions of the PMP on participants.METHODS:
We performed convergent mixed-methods analysis of the experiences of patients participating in the PMP for quality improvement purposes.RESULTS:
Surveys and focus group invitations were sent to 18 current program participants, with 17 patients responding to the survey and 13 patients participating in focus groups. In this study, 82% were satisfied and 88% would recommend PMP; 76% identified other PMP members as people they would like to keep in touch with. Qualitative analysis revealed three themes (1) a supportive community of peers, (2) reduced isolation, and (3) receiving accurate information from providers.CONCLUSIONS:
There is a prominent need for greater peer support among adolescent transplant patients transitioning to adulthood, especially with the increased isolation associated with COVID-19. The virtual adaptation could be an important, permanent supplement to in-person events.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tutoria
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Transplant
Assunto da revista:
PEDIATRIA
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TRANSPLANTE
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos