Table 1.

Vascular access clinical support program components

Component	Purpose	Description
Targeting patient barriers
Vascular access–specific education	Improve vascular access knowledge	Format: Individual or small group sessions dedicated to vascular access education (in person, telephone)
		Content: Vascular access types and related terms, assocated care process steps, acknowledgement of common emotions and complications
		Materials: investigator-developed and AAKP brochures
		Needs and barriers assessment	Identify barriers to vascular access care and provide targeted resources	Assessment of financial, transportation, emotional, and other barriers to vascular access care; assessment of preferred communication mode; and provision of appropriate resources (referrals, support, etc.)
				Opportunity to reinforce vascular access education content
		Peer mentoring	Provide emotional support and practical care navigation tips	Peer-to-peer supportive interaction (in person, telephone, email)
Frequency and mode of interaction selected by mentees and mentors
Mentors underwent vascular access education and peer mentorship training before mentee connection
Targeting health system barriers
Vascular access care navigation	Provide care coordination support	Identify patients in need of vascular access planning and secure nephrologist agreement for patient enrollment
		Facilitate care coordination, appointment scheduling and reminders, and peer mentor program enrollment
		Prompt providers to communicate with each other
		Address patient questions and concerns and provide education reinforcement
Vascular access–specific electronic dashboard	Enable efficient patient monitoring and care planning	Enable monitoring of patients through vascular access care steps
		Organized by care step to facilitate identification of upcoming or missed appointments, unscheduled referrals, and study results

AAKP, American Association of Kidney Patients.