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However, there is a paucity of research on peer\u2010mentorship among individuals with lower limb amputations particularly those who live in small communities. This study aimed to investigate peer\u2010mentorship among individuals with lower limb amputations in small communities during pre\u2010amputation procedures and adjustment to life post\u2010amputation.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Qualitative description, semi\u2010structured telephone interviews were conducted with peer\u2010mentors or mentees who experienced lower limb amputation in a small community.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Consumer and community involvement<\/jats:title><jats:p>One member of the research team was a person with lived experience, and another member of the research team was a clinician (orthopaedic surgeon). Both team members contributed to the study concept, design and analysis of the data and have read and approved the final manuscript. The team member with lived experience additionally supported participant recruitment.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Four themes emerged: \u2018satisfying an unmet need\u2019 explores the desire to learn from others who have similar experiences living with lower limb amputation; \u2018improving independence\u2019 describes the unique guidance offered by peer\u2010mentors for returning to daily activities; \u2018friendship\u2019 considers peer\u2010mentors' therapeutic delivery including its long\u2010lasting guidance and connection; \u2018advocating for support and resources\u2019 examines how peer\u2010mentors fulfil supportive roles such as health\u2010care navigation.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Results demonstrate peer\u2010mentorship's role in improving independence and social support and providing advocacy during adjustment to lower limb amputation among people residing in small communities.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY<\/jats:title><jats:p>People who have had their leg amputated need support programs. This is very true for people living in small communities. In this study, we talked to people who have had a leg amputated and who live in a small community. We wanted to know their thoughts about peer\u2010support. Peer\u2010support is when someone who has a leg amputation provides support to others who also have a leg amputation. We asked people: How did peer\u2010support help you get ready for your amputation? How did peer\u2010support help you after your amputation? People said that peers provided education and advice. People also talked about peers being a friend. 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