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ReviewHealth care transitions2025

The effects of serving as a peer supporter on adolescents and young adults with chronic conditions: A scoping review.

Alison Manning, McLean D Pollock, Nikhita Gopisetty, Brian Linder, Remi Misiewicz, Tyra Girdwood, Mirai Matsuura, Jodie Neukirch Elliot, Gary Maslow, Sharron Docherty

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Review in Health care transitions, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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10 authors.

Alison ManningWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown Univerity, Providence, RI, USA.
McLean D PollockDuke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA.
Nikhita GopisettyDuke University, Duke Global Health Institute, Durham, NC, USA.
Brian LinderMedical University of South Carolina, College of Medicine, Charleston, SC, USA.
Remi MisiewiczDuke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, USA.
Tyra GirdwoodDuke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, USA.
Mirai MatsuuraMassachusetts General Hospital Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Jodie Neukirch ElliotDuke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA.
Gary MaslowDuke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA.
Sharron DochertyDuke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Peer support has been shown to improve self-management and quality of life for adolescents and young adults (AYA) living with childhood onset chronic conditions (COCC), but little is known about the impact on AYA supporters. This review evaluates the impact of being a peer supporter with a COCC on the supporters and places those results within a theoretical context. Methods: Extraction and synthesis of study findings was conducted using a collaborative approach. Results: 16 articles were included. The majority of studies were qualitative and fair to good quality. Effects were categorized into 3 areas: condition-related factors, personal/professional growth, and connectedness. 4 articles described risks of serving as a peer supporter. Discussion: AYA peer supporters with COCC benefited from their role. Serving as a peer supporter may enhance skills related to becoming a successful, healthy young adult. Risks may be mitigated with training and support. Psychological theories inform the results. Implications to practice: Providers should encourage youth to engage in peer support programs as peer supporters, which may lead to improved health and related outcomes.

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Chronic health conditionsChronic illnessPeer mentoringPeer support

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PMCPMC12879569

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