A peer support group for adolescent dialysis patients.
Adolescents with chronic renal failure face unique problems often best understood by peers with the same condition. An adolescent peer support group can be a valuable tool to foster peer relationships and enhance self-esteem. Moreover, nurses can learn to be effective group leaders.
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Knight
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D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D010379:Peer Group; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*