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ArticleBMC nephrology2022

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

Shannan Love, Tyrone G Harrison, Danielle E Fox, Maoliosa Donald, Nancy Verdin, Brenda R Hemmelgarn, Meghan J Elliott

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Article in BMC nephrology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Shannan LoveDepartment of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, TRW Building, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada.
Tyrone G HarrisonDepartment of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, TRW Building, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada.
Danielle E FoxDepartment of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Maoliosa DonaldDepartment of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, TRW Building, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada.
Nancy VerdinMedicine Strategic Clinical Network, Patient & Family Advisory Council, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Brenda R HemmelgarnDepartment of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Meghan J ElliottDepartment of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, TRW Building, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada. meghan.elliott@albertahealthservices.ca.
University of Calgary · CAAlberta Health Services · CAUniversity of Alberta · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPeer 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.

methodsIn 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 and facilitators to offering peer support in CKD clinics. Results were analyzed descriptively. We undertook semi-structured interviews with a sample of survey respondents to elaborate on perspectives about peer support in CKD care, which we analyzed using inductive, content analysis.

resultsWe surveyed 113 providers from 49 clinics. Two thirds (66%) were aware of formal peer support programs, of whom 19% offered in-house peer support through their clinic. Peer support awareness differed by role and region, and most referrals were made by social workers. Likert scale responses suggested a high perceived need of peer support for people with CKD. Top cited barriers to offering peer support included lack of peer support access and workload demands, while facilitators included systematic clinic processes for peer support integration and alignment with external programs. Across 18 interviews, we identified themes related to peer support awareness, logistics, and accessibility and highlighted a need for integrated support pathways.

conclusionsOur findings suggest variability in awareness and availability of peer support among Canadian multi-disciplinary CKD clinics. An understanding of the factors influencing peer support delivery will inform strategies to optimize its uptake for people with advanced CKD.

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Health PersonnelRenal Insufficiency, ChronicAllied Health PersonnelAttitude of Health PersonnelCanadaFemaleHumansMaleChronic kidney diseaseMixed methodsPeer support

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PMCPMC9014775
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