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.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1909510
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.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Mentoring
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Pediatr Transplant
Journal subject:
Pediatrics
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Transplantation
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Petr.14345
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