2021
DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1964625
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Exploring the feasibility, acceptability and value of volunteer peer mentors in supporting self-management of osteoarthritis: a qualitative evaluation

Abstract: Background: Hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) affect a large and growing proportion of the population. Treatment options are typically conservative making self-management a priority. Using trained peers to support individuals with OA has potential to improve self-management. Purpose: To explore the process of engaging and training volunteers to become peer mentors; and to qualitatively evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and value of being a peer mentor to support others' self-management of OA. Materials an… Show more

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“…Peer mentorships have been demonstrated to be beneficial in providing tangible support and promoting health behavior changes across a variety of conditions and settings (Fisher et al, 2012). These conditions include gynecologic cancer (Moran et al, 2021), osteoarthritis (Lavender et al, 2021), lupus (Faith et al, 2018), and chronic kidney disease (Perry et al, 2005), among many others.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Peer mentorships have been demonstrated to be beneficial in providing tangible support and promoting health behavior changes across a variety of conditions and settings (Fisher et al, 2012). These conditions include gynecologic cancer (Moran et al, 2021), osteoarthritis (Lavender et al, 2021), lupus (Faith et al, 2018), and chronic kidney disease (Perry et al, 2005), among many others.…”
Section: Financesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A number of studies have highlighted potential challenges of peer coaching such as coach well-being,14 low intervention adherence and high drop-out rates 8 9 13. A recent feasibility RCT of peer mentorship for people with osteoarthritis in the UK reports a mixed picture with challenges in matching coaches to peers and difficulties with coach retention alongside positive reports of coach enjoyment and satisfaction 7 16. We have not located any studies of peer coaching that have targeted peer coaching interventions at patients reporting low levels of activation.…”
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confidence: 99%