ArticleCJC pediatric and congenital heart disease2025
Virtual Peer Mentoring for Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease: A Mixed-Methods Study of the iPeer2Peer Program in the Transition to Adult Care.
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- Assessing the impact of the iPeer2Peer program for adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a mixed-methods randomized controlled trial.Pediatric rheumatology online journal · 2024Trial
- "Being a light at the end of the tunnel": Peer mentor experiences on supporting adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease.Journal of pediatric psychology · 2026Article
- Exploring the perioperative experiences of youth undergoing cardiac surgery: A qualitative needs assessment for tailoring a mobile self-management app.Journal of clinical and translational science · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Adolescents with congenital heart disease (AWCHD) experience various symptoms, which can restrict social interactions and negatively impact quality of life. iPeer2Peer is an evidence-based virtual peer mentorship program that has improved outcomes for youth in several chronic illness populations. This study sought to examine the feasibility and acceptability of delivering the iPeer2Peer program to AWCHD. Methods: A convergent, parallel mixed methods pre-post study design was used. AWCHD (13-18 years old) were recruited and matched with trained peer mentors (18-25 years old). Matched dyads completed up to 10 video calls over 15 weeks. Primary outcomes focused on engagement and acceptability (ie, accrual, withdrawal, number of calls, and qualitative feedback). Secondary outcomes focused on estimates of program effectiveness for this population (ie, transition readiness, quality of life, and self-efficacy). Results: Study results demonstrated a participant accrual rate of 25% (19 of 76) and an enrollment rate of 95% (18 of 19). Eighteen adolescents (mean age 16.5 years, 50% female) were enrolled with a range of CHD diagnoses. A total of 16 mentees completed the program, with 2 lost to follow-up. Adherence to the study protocol was strong, with 74% of mentees completing study measures at the end of the program (T2) and at 6 months after the program (T3). The average number of calls per pair was 7.25, and the average call length was 40.25 minutes. Transition readiness and self-management increased across program time points (with statistically significant improvement from baseline to 6-month follow-up) and aligned with qualitative results that illustrated the benefits of social support in the transition to adult care. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that the iPeer2Peer program was acceptable in this population. AWCHD were highly engaged and described the benefits of peer support during the transition process. Clinical programs may consider implementing similarly structured peer mentorship initiatives as a unique form of psychosocial support during the transition adult care.
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