title: A peer support group for adolescent dialysis patients.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Gorynski
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Knight
mesh_terms: 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*