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Peer support for renal patients: the Patient Visitor Program.

C A Roy, E Atcherson

    Health & Social Work
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Patient Visitor Program offers vital peer support to new renal patients in Iowa. This low-cost initiative enhances personalized care and benefits both patients and volunteers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Public Health
    • Patient Support Programs

    Background:

    • The Patient Visitor Program was established in 1977 to provide peer support for renal patients.
    • Some trained volunteers remain active, offering support in their local areas.
    • Volunteer availability is influenced by the geographic distribution (urban/rural) of new renal patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the Patient Visitor Program's role in supporting newly diagnosed renal patients in Iowa.
    • To highlight the program's long-standing provision of peer support.
    • To assess the program's impact on both patients and volunteers.

    Main Methods:

    • The program connects newly diagnosed renal patients with trained volunteers.
    • Volunteer engagement and patient participation are key components.
    • Program reach is tracked based on patient needs and geographic factors.

    Main Results:

    • The Patient Visitor Program serves all newly diagnosed renal patients in Iowa.
    • Most new renal patients utilize the volunteer support.
    • Volunteers report positive experiences from interactions with new patients.

    Conclusions:

    • The Patient Visitor Program is a cost-effective method for supplementing care for renal patients across Iowa.
    • The program demonstrates the value of peer support in chronic illness management.
    • The model could be adapted for patients with other chronic conditions.

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