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

Health Care Transitions Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.hctj.2025.100103

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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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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作为同伴支持者对患有慢性疾病的青少年和年轻人的影响：范围审查

同伴支持已被证明可以改善患有儿童期慢性疾病（COCC）的青少年和年轻人（AYA）的自我管理和生活质量，但对AYA支持者的影响知之甚少。本综述评估了具有COCC的同伴支持者对支持者的影响，并将这些结果置于理论背景中。方法采用协作的方式对研究结果进行提取和综合。结果共纳入16篇文献。大多数研究都是定性的，质量相当好。影响被分为3个方面：环境相关因素、个人/职业成长和连通性。4篇文章描述了作为同伴支持者的风险。COCC的同行支持者从他们的角色中受益。作为同伴的支持者可以提高与成为一个成功、健康的年轻人相关的技能。通过培训和支持可以降低风险。心理学理论为研究结果提供了依据。对实践的启示提供者应鼓励青年作为同伴支持者参与同伴支持计划，这可能导致改善健康和相关结果。

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