Virtual Peer-to-Peer (VP2P) Support Mentoring for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA): A Pilot RCT
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis focused on measuring Adolescent, Skype, Peer Mentorship, Internet Self-Management
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- males and females 12-18 years old
- diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) by a Rheumatologist (any sub-type)
- able to speak and read English
- access to Internet connection, computer capable of using free Skype software
- willing and able to complete online measures
Exclusion Criteria:
- significant cognitive impairments
- major co-morbid illnesses (i.e., psychiatric conditions) likely to influence HRQL assessment
- participating in peer support or self-management interventions (e.g., Teens Taking Charge).
Sites / Locations
- Hospital for Sick Children
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Virtual Peer-to-Peer Support Mentoring
Wait-list Control
In addition to standard medical care, adolescents in the experimental group will receive the VP2P support program, a manualized peer-mentorship program that will provide modeling and reinforcement by peers (young adults with JIA aged 16-25 years who have learned to function successfully with their JIA to the mentored participants).
The control group will receive usual care but without the mentorship intervention. They will be offered the VP2P support program after completion of outcome measures (T1 - to be completed online prior to randomization; T2 - at program completion).