iP2P Mentorship Program for Teen HF Patients (iP2P HF)
Heart Failure
About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Heart Failure focused on measuring Peer Support Mentorship, Pediatrics, Adherence, Cardiomyopathy
Eligibility Criteria
Mentee inclusion criteria: heart failure patient, at least 4 months post-diagnosis, between the ages of 12 and 17 years, able to speak and read English, and willingness to commit to 5-10 texts and/or calls of 20-30 minutes each with a peer mentor over a period of 15 weeks. Mentor inclusion criteria: heart failure patient, between the ages of 18 and 25 years, able to speak and read English, nominated by a member of their health care team as a good mentor based on maturity and emotional stability, willingness to commit to peer mentor training (20 hours) via the PHIPA-compliant version of Zoom or Microsoft Teams and mentoring adolescent participants (once paired with mentee, 5-10 texts and/or calls of 20-30 minutes over a period of 15 weeks), good communication skills (as assessed by a healthcare provider), and previous experience in a professional environment (e.g., as a camp counsellor, part time job, volunteering) is an asset. Exclusion Criteria: significant cognitive impairments as assessed by a qualified healthcare provider, a diagnosis of an active psychological disorder (e.g., Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder) likely to influence assessment of health-related quality of life and/or interfere with their ability to manage their heart failure care regimen (a diagnosis of an active psychological disorder will be determined for mentees through medical chart review and self-reported by mentors), and participating in other peer support or self-management interventions.
Sites / Locations
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
iPeer2Peer Program
Standard of Care Waitlist Control Group