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Peer support interventions in patients with kidney failure: A systematic review
Regina M Longley1, Lauren E Harnedy2, Pia Maria Ghanime2
1Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States of America.
Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|June 4, 2023
Summary
Peer support shows promise for improving psychological well-being and self-efficacy in kidney failure patients. Further research is needed to optimize these programs for better patient engagement and treatment adherence.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Peer support is linked to better health outcomes in chronic conditions like kidney disease.
- Limited research exists on peer support's impact on kidney failure patients undergoing kidney replacement therapy.
Conclusions:
- Preliminary evidence suggests peer support benefits kidney failure patients.
- Peer support programs are underutilized and poorly understood in this population.
- More rigorous studies are needed to optimize peer support integration into clinical care.
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