SynthesisJournal of psychosomatic research2023
Peer support interventions in patients with kidney failure: A systematic review.
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- Equitable access to pediatric kidney transplantation: bridging the gap-the view from low- to lower-middle-income countries.Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) · 2026Review
- Transplant House Calls Plus Peer Mentorship: Assessing Impact on Living Donor Kidney Transplant Access and Patient-Reported Outcomes for Black Patients.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- Exploring the REACHOUT Mental Health Support App for Type 1 Diabetes From the Perspectives of Recipients and Providers of Peer Support: Qualitative Study.JMIR diabetes · 2026Article
- Understanding Patients' Experiences and Adherence Challenges with Dietary and Fluid Restriction in End-Stage Kidney Disease: A Qualitative Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Article
- Predictive utility of the multi-theory model in physical activity initiation and maintenance intentions among maintenance hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The role of social networks in supporting self-management in CKD: a narrative synthesis.BMC nephrology · 2025Review
- Interventions to Address Health-Related Social Needs Among People with Kidney Failure: A Rapid Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Perspectives on social health among patients from Arab backgrounds receiving kidney replacement therapy: an interview study.Clinical kidney journal · 2025Article
- Peer-support needs and experiences of young adults with chronic conditions: A mixed methods study.Health care transitions · 2025Article
- Development of a patient-centered peer-mentoring program for kidney transplant patients: a qualitative study.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Experiences of Social Isolation and Loneliness in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Secondary Qualitative Analysis.Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundPeer support has been associated with improved health-related outcomes (e.g., psychological well-being and treatment adherence) among patients with serious, chronic conditions, including kidney disease. Yet, there is little existing research evaluating the effects of peer support programs on health outcomes among patients with kidney failure being treated with kidney replacement therapy.
methodsFollowing Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, we conducted a systematic review using five databases to assess the effects of peer support programs on health-related outcomes (e.g., physical symptoms, depression) among patients with kidney failure undergoing kidney replacement therapy.
resultsPeer support in kidney failure was assessed across 12 studies (eight randomized controlled trials, one quasi-experimental controlled trial, and three single-arm trials) with 2893 patients. Three studies highlighted the links between peer support and improved patient engagement with care, while one found peer support did not significantly impact engagement. Three studies showed associations between peer support and improvements in psychological well-being. Four studies underscored the effects of peer support on self-efficacy and one on treatment adherence.
conclusionsDespite preliminary evidence of the positive associations between peer support and health-related outcomes among patients with kidney failure, peer support programs for this patient population remain poorly understood and underutilized. Further rigorous prospective and randomized studies are needed to evaluate how peer support can be optimized and incorporated into clinical care for this vulnerable patient population.
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