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Considerations for Peer Led Mentorship for VAD Patients Johansson, Erica

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this Thesis of Scholarly Practice Advancement Research Project (SPAR) is to describe the benefits of peer mentorship, qualifications of peers, required training for peers, administrative considerations, and ongoing maintenance. A literature review was completed for available evidence in the subject. Methods: A review of the literature was conducted to research, compile, and explore literature pertaining to peer mentorship for acute heart failure patients and caregivers. 58 articles were identified from CINAHL, 273 from MEDLINE, and 36 from PSYCINFO. A total of 367 articles were screened. Results: From the 367 screened articles, one article met the inclusion criteria. Therefore, literature specifically looking into peer or mentorship in the adult acute heart failure population is significantly limited. A meta-analysis of cancer patients showed a positive correlation between coping with the disease and peer mentorship. Conclusion: Limited data exists for VAD patients and peer mentorship. What is known is positive, and worth additional research.

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Title
Considerations for Peer Led Mentorship for VAD Patients
Alternate Title
Implementing a Peer-lead Mentorship Program For Advanced Heart Failure Patients
Creator
Johansson, Erica
Date Issued
2022-12-07
Description
Objectives: The purpose of this Thesis of Scholarly Practice Advancement Research Project (SPAR) is to describe the benefits of peer mentorship, qualifications of peers, required training for peers, administrative considerations, and ongoing maintenance. A literature review was completed for available evidence in the subject. Methods: A review of the literature was conducted to research, compile, and explore literature pertaining to peer mentorship for acute heart failure patients and caregivers. 58 articles were identified from CINAHL, 273 from MEDLINE, and 36 from PSYCINFO. A total of 367 articles were screened. Results: From the 367 screened articles, one article met the inclusion criteria. Therefore, literature specifically looking into peer or mentorship in the adult acute heart failure population is significantly limited. A meta-analysis of cancer patients showed a positive correlation between coping with the disease and peer mentorship. Conclusion: Limited data exists for VAD patients and peer mentorship. What is known is positive, and worth additional research.
Subject
Ventricular Assist Device; Support; Mentorship
Genre
Graduating Project; Presentation
Type
Text
Language
eng
Series
University of British Columbia. NURS 595
Date Available
2022-12-09
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
DOI
10.14288/1.0422475
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2429/83386
Affiliation
Applied Science, Faculty of; Nursing, School of
Campus
UBCV
Peer Review Status
Unreviewed
Scholarly Level
Graduate
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/
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