Peer support in chronic kidney disease (CKD) topic areas with suggested options, corresponding dot counts and priority status
| Category | Suggested options | Dot count | Priority* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peer support format | |||
| Who delivers | Matching peer mentor | 11 | High |
| Knowledgeable and trained peer mentor | 6 | Medium | |
| Health care provider involvement in peer support | 3 | Medium | |
| Varied mentor experiences | 1 | Low | |
| Who receives | Combination of persons with CKD and caregivers | 8 | High |
| Person with CKD | 3 | Medium | |
| Family members, caregivers | 2 | Low | |
| Public | 1 | Low | |
| How delivered | Small group | 3 | Medium |
| One-on-one | 3 | Medium | |
| By telephone | 3 | Medium | |
| By email or direct messaging | 3 | Medium | |
| In-person | 1 | Low | |
| Virtual | 1 | Low | |
| Blog or social media | 1 | Low | |
| Social activities | 1 | Low | |
| When delivered | Flexible | 8 | High |
| Scheduled | 3 | Medium | |
| Ongoing | 1 | Low | |
| Peer support content | |||
| Informational support | What to expect with kidney disease | 9 | High |
| Hands-on experience | 3 | Medium | |
| Diet | 3 | Medium | |
| Travel | 2 | Low | |
| Family planning, sexuality | 1 | Low | |
| Emotional support | Feeling supported and not alone | 7 | High |
| Coping and coaching skills | 4 | Medium | |
| Building relationships with peers and others | 4 | Medium | |
| Appraisal support | Reassurance and validation | 4 | Medium |
| Instrumental support | Day-to-day tasks | 1 | Low |
| Caregiver support | Dedicated caregiver programming | 6 | Medium |
| Peer support processes | |||
| Promotion of peer support | Social media | 8 | High |
| Organizational outreach | 6 | Medium | |
| Peer mentors on site | 5 | Medium | |
| Brochures, posters | 1 | Low | |
| Cultural organizations or avenues | 1 | Low | |
| Referral to peer support | Clinic-initiated | 14 | High |
| Repeated reminders | 10 | High | |
| Self-referral | 2 | Low | |
| Mandatory peer support | 2 | Low | |
↵* Priority assignment based on number of votes (i.e., dots), defined as high (≥ 7 dots), medium (3–6 dots) and low (< 3 dots).