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Lang-Lindsey K, Jenkins P. Enhancing Quality of Life in African American Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: An Evidence-Based Intervention. SOCIAL WORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 39:184-198. [PMID: 38390708 DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2024.2321299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of achronic kidney disease (CKD) peer coach's educational intervention on the quality of life of African-American individuals with CKD. This study employed an experimental research design to assess a peer coaching educational intervention for African-American individuals with CKD. The theoretical underpinning was grounded in social learning theory, emphasizing observational learning, imitation, and modeling. 165 patients were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n = 81) or the control group (n = 84). Pre- and post-intervention analyses showed no significant differences in most health measures between the two groups. However, the intervention group demonstrated significant improvement in the energy/fatigue subscale, witha16-point difference supporting the intervention group (p = .003). Additionally, the intervention group showed increased scores in the pain subscale (p = .015), while the control group did not. The CKD educational intervention highlighted cultural considerations and provided cost-effective strategies for social workers. It emphasizes the importance of targeted educational interventions and calls for further research and interventions to address the comprehensive needs of CKD patients and improve their quality of life.
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- School of Social Work, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
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Jadotte Y, Buchholz B, Carroll W, Frum-Vassallo D, MacPherson J, Cole S. Brief Action Planning in Health and Health Care: A Scoping Review. Med Clin North Am 2023; 107:1047-1096. [PMID: 37806724 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Achieving maximal health outcomes via health promotion and disease prevention requires the adoption of healthy behaviors. Brief action planning (BAP) is a method for patient self-management, health behavior change, and health coaching with potentially broad implications for and clinical applications in health and health care contexts. This scoping review presents 5 major findings about the literature on BAP: the principal geographic locations and the clinical contexts of its application, the types of research evaluations that it has undergone to date, the theoretic frameworks in which it is grounded, and the fidelity of its use in clinical practice.
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- Yuri Jadotte
- Department of Family, Population, and Preventive Medicine, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA; Northeast Institute for Evidence Synthesis and Translation, Division of Nursing Science, School of Nursing, Rutgers University, Newark NJ, USA.
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- Sickle Cell Center of Excellence, College of Medicine, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles CA, USA
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- Health Promotion Disease Prevention, Northport VA Medical Center, Northport, NY, USA
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- BAP Professional Network, US; Department of Psychiatry, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA; Department of Scientific Education, Zucker SOM at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Zucker SOM at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA
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Brehon K, MacIsaac R, Bhatia Z, Buck T, Charbonneau R, Crochetiere S, Donia S, Daoust J, Ho C, Kainth H, Loewen J, Lorch B, Mastrodimos K, Neunzig B, Papathanassoglou E, Parmar R, Pohar Manhas K, Tenove T, Velji E, Loyola-Sanchez A. Outcomes of Implementing a Webinar-Based Strategy to Improve Spinal Cord Injury Knowledge and Community Building: Convergent Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2023; 10:e46575. [PMID: 37351945 DOI: 10.2196/46575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND COVID-19 disrupted services received by persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) worldwide. The International Disability Alliance declared the need for a disability-inclusive response to the COVID-19 crisis, as decreased access to health care services for individuals living with varying levels of function was unacceptable. As a result, an SCI community in Canada created a novel webinar-based strategy aimed at improving access to self-management information for people living with SCI and other stakeholders. However, although telehealth practices have previously been used effectively in SCI management and rehabilitation, little to no scholarship has investigated the outcomes of implementing a webinar-based telehealth strategy in this population. OBJECTIVE This study aims to understand the outcomes of implementing the webinar series. Specifically, the authors aimed to determine the reach of the series; understand its impact on social connectedness, perceptions of disability, and overall quality of interactions among persons with SCI, their families, service providers, and the public at large; and explore the long-term sustainability of the initiative. METHODS The authors implemented a community-based participatory strategy to define a convergent mixed methods design to triangulate qualitative and quantitative data collected simultaneously. Quantitative methods included pop-up questions administered during the live webinars, surveys administered following webinars, and an analysis of YouTube analytics. Qualitative methods included semistructured interviews with persons with SCI and health care providers who attended at least one webinar. The results were integrated, following methods adapted from Creswell and Clark. RESULTS A total of 234 individuals attended at least 1 of the 6 webinars that took place during the 6-month study period. In total, 13.2% (31/234) of the participants completed the postwebinar survey, and 23% (7/31) participated in the semistructured interviews. The reach of the webinar series was mainly to persons with SCI, followed by health professionals, with most of them living in urban areas. The topics sexuality and research were the most viewed on YouTube. The knowledge disseminated during the webinars was mainly perceived as valid and useful, related to the fact that the presentation format involved people with lived experience and clinical experts. The webinars did not necessarily help build a new extended community of people involved in SCI but helped strengthen the existing community of people with SCI in Alberta. The webinar positively influenced the perceptions of normality and disability regarding people with SCI. The webinar format was perceived as highly usable and accessible. CONCLUSIONS The webinar series was associated with improved participant knowledge of what is possible to achieve after an SCI and their perceptions of disability. The long-term implementation of this initiative is feasible, but further considerations to increase its reach to rural areas and ensure the integration of diverse individuals should be taken.
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- Katelyn Brehon
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Praxis Spinal Cord Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Patient Partner, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Leviton A, Patel AD, Loddenkemper T. Self-management education for children with epilepsy and their caregivers. A scoping review. Epilepsy Behav 2023; 144:109232. [PMID: 37196451 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Self-management education programs have been highly successful in preparing people to manage medical conditions with recurring events. A detailed curriculum for epilepsy patients, and their caretakers, is lacking. Here we assess what is available for patients who have disorders with recurring events and offer an approach to developing a potential self-care curriculum for patients with seizures and their caregivers. Among the anticipated components are a baseline efficacy assessment and training tailored to increasing self-efficacy, medication compliance, and stress management. Those at risk of status epilepticus will also need guidance in preparing a personalized seizure action plan and training in how to decide when rescue medication is appropriate and how to administer the therapy. Peers, as well as professionals, could teach and provide support. To our knowledge, no such programs are currently available in English. We encourage their creation, dissemination, and widespread use.
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- Alan Leviton
- Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Childrens Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA.
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Aterman S, Ghahari S, Kessler D. Characteristics of peer-based interventions for individuals with neurological conditions: a scoping review. Disabil Rehabil 2023; 45:344-375. [PMID: 35085058 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2028911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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PURPOSE Peer-based interventions are increasingly popular and cost-effective therapeutic opportunities to support others experiencing similar life circumstances. However, little is known about the similarities and differences among peer-based interventions and their outcomes for people with neurological conditions. This scoping review aims to describe and compare the characteristics of existing peer-based interventions for adults with common neurological conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS We searched MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsychInfo, and Embase for research on peer-based interventions for individuals with brain injury, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and stroke up to June 2019. The search was updated in March 2021. Fifty-three of 2472 articles found were included. RESULTS Characteristics of peer-based intervention for this population vary significantly. They include individual and group-based formats delivered in-person, by telephone, or online. Content varied from structured education to tailored approaches. Participant outcomes included improved health, confidence, and self-management skills; however, these varied based on the intervention model. CONCLUSION Various peer-based interventions exist, each with its own definition of what it means to be a peer. Research using rigorous methodology is needed to determine the most effective interventions. Clear definitions of each program component are needed to better understand the outcomes and mechanism of action within each intervention.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONRehabilitation services can draw on various peer support interventions to add experiential knowledge and support based on shared experience to enhance outcomes.Fulfilling the role of peer mentor may be beneficial and could be encouraged as part of the rehabilitation process for people with SCI, TBI, Stroke, PD, or MS.In planning peer-based interventions for TBI, Stroke, SCI, PD, and MS populations, it is important to clearly define intervention components and evaluate outcomes to measure the impact of the intervention.
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- Sarah Aterman
- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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Neighborhood Association, Peer Communication, and Self-Assistance Behaviors Against Disaster Among Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury. Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2022; 17:e210. [PMID: 36017824 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are vulnerable in case of disaster, and it is unknown how they can prepare themselves for such events. This study explored factors associated with self-assistance behaviors against disasters. METHODS An internet-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in Japan. The participants were 70 individuals with SCI in a self-help group in Japan. Self-assistance behaviors against disaster were defined in terms of personal network, escape, information, essential items, disaster drill participation, and list registration. After identifying significant variables through binary analyses, logistic regression analysis was conducted to adjust for age and sex. RESULTS Neighborhood association and peer communication significantly predicted list registration (AOR:2.97; 95% CI:1.05 - 8.40; P = 0.04; AOR:2.79, 95% CI:1.00-7.74, P = 0.05). However, no significant factor was found in relation to other self-assistance behaviors against disasters. CONCLUSION Belonging to a neighborhood association and having communication with peers could help individuals with SCI register on a list for assistance during disaster. To promote self-assistance behaviors against disasters, access to neighborhood associations, and opportunities for peer communication should be increased.
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Nicholson J, Valentine A, Ledingham E, Reif S. Peer Support at the Intersection of Disability and Opioid (Mis)Use: Key Stakeholders Provide Essential Considerations. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:9664. [PMID: 35955019 PMCID: PMC9368223 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Individuals with disabilities may experience higher rates of opioid/substance use disorders (OUD/SUD) than other individuals and are likely vulnerable to unmet treatment needs. Peer support may be beneficial to these individuals, given the evidence of benefits in target populations with similar needs and the potential for overcoming barriers to treatment suggested in the available literature. The objective of this exploratory study was to specify essential considerations in adapting peer support for this population. Diverse key stakeholders (n = 16) were interviewed to explore the experiences, needs, and available supports for individuals with disabilities and OUD/SUD. A Peer Support Work Group including members with lived experience advised each component of the study. Semi-structured interview data were content analyzed and memos generated to summarize themes related to the research question. Participants reported extensive professional and personal experience in human services, disability, and recovery. Emergent themes included the importance of accessibility and model fit, the notion of "peerness" and peer match, and essential aspects of peer recruitment, training, and support. An accessible, acceptable, effective model of peer support requires particular attention to the needs of this diverse and varied population, and the contexts in which they are identified, referred, and engaged in services.
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- Joanne Nicholson
- Institute for Behavioral Health, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
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- Lurie Institute for Disability Policy, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
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- Institute for Behavioral Health, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
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- Institute for Behavioral Health, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
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Duff J, Grant LC, Gilchrist H, Jones K. Building and Sustaining Inpatient-Clinician Collaboration in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: A Case Example Using the Stoke Mandeville Spinal Needs Assessment Checklist (SMS-NAC) and Goal Planning Programme. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11133730. [PMID: 35807024 PMCID: PMC9267847 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11133730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Goal planning is core for the delivery of the biopsychosocial model of rehabilitation and is commonly practiced in spinal cord injury (SCI) and other physical health settings. Despite a strong theoretical basis from several branches of psychology, evidence regarding specific practice, interventions and impact has yet to be established, with no universal standards in this area. Study One outlines the standards used at the National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC), Stoke Mandeville Hospital since the inception of the SMS-NAC and goal planning programme in 1989. The results outline the impact of a quality improvement project undertaken since 2016 and track the interventions used to improve inpatient care. Study Two reports on an international survey of rehabilitation measure usage and goal planning practice with inpatient adult and children and young people (CYP) with SCI. Respondents replied that inpatient presence at goal planning meetings only took place in 75% (adult) and 76% (CYP) of services, with more services indicating 4 or more members of the multidisciplinary team being present (85% and 90%, respectively). This paper demonstrates the gains that can be made when a structured quality improvement methodology is used and highlights the need for standards regarding goal planning in SCI rehabilitation to be developed.
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- Jane Duff
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +44-1296-315-823
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Wasilewski MB, Rios J, Simpson R, Hitzig SL, Gotlib Conn L, MacKay C, Mayo AL, Robinson LR. Peer support for traumatic injury survivors: a scoping review. Disabil Rehabil 2022:1-34. [PMID: 35680385 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2083702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE Peers are uniquely able to draw on their lived experiences to support trauma survivors' recovery. By understanding the functions and outcomes of peer support and the factors that impact implementation, evidence can be mobilized to enhance its application and uptake into standard practice. As such, we aimed to review the literature on peer support for trauma survivors to: examine the role of peer support in recovery; describe the nature and extent of peer support; Examine the influence of peer support on health and well-being; and identify the barriers and facilitators to developing and implementing peer support. METHODS Scoping review methodology as outlined by Arksey and O'Malley. RESULTS Ninety-three articles were reviewed. Peer support was highlighted as an important component of care for trauma survivors and provided hope and guidance for the future post-injury. Most peer support programs were offered in the community and provided one-on-one support from peer mentors using various modalities. Interventions were successful when they involved knowledgeable peer mentors and maintained participant engagement. Prior negative experiences and stigma/privacy concerns deterred trauma survivors from participating. CONCLUSIONS Peer support fulfills several functions throughout trauma survivors' recovery that may not otherwise be met within existing health care systems. Implications for rehabilitationBy understanding the functions and outcomes and the factors that impact implementation of peer support, evidence can be mobilized to enhance its application and uptake into standard practice.Peers provide trauma survivors with socioemotional support as well as assistance in daily management and life navigation post-injury.Peer support provided hope and guidance for the future after injury and improved self-efficacy amongst trauma survivors.Peer support programs are most likely to be successful when they involve knowledgeable peer mentors, are flexibly delivered, align with organizations' values and priorities, and have adequate resources and funding to support their implementation.
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- Marina B Wasilewski
- St. John's Rehab Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- St. John's Rehab Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- St. John's Rehab Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Tory Trauma Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Physical Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- St. John's Rehab Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- St. John's Rehab Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Rocchi MA, Shi Z, Shaw RB, McBride CB, Sweet SN. Identifying the outcomes of participating in peer mentorship for adults living with spinal cord injury: a qualitative meta-synthesis. Psychol Health 2021; 37:523-544. [PMID: 33754920 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2021.1890729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Peer mentorship is a flagship program utilized by Canadian community-based spinal cord injury (SCI) organizations. Through connecting trained SCI peer mentors with fellow adults with SCI, these programs help adults adapt and thrive following their injury. The objective of this meta-synthesis was to work with SCI community organizations and to identify outcomes of participating in community- or rehabilitation-based peer mentorship programs using an integrated knowledge translation approach. DESIGN A meta-synthesis of 21 qualitative peer-reviewed studies and 66 community documents was conducted. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES A total of 87 outcomes of peer mentorship were identified. RESULTS The outcomes of peer mentorship were grouped according to six higher-order themes: 1) Independence: enhanced self-sufficiency; 2) Personal growth: positive psychological changes; 3) Activities and participation: greater participation in activities and events; 4) Adaptation: adapting to life with disability; 5) Knowledge: obtaining new information, resources, and opportunities; and 6) Connection: developing and maintaining social relationship. CONCLUSION The positive nature of the identified outcomes suggests that participating in peer mentorship can promote improved health and quality of life for adults with SCI. Furthermore, the integrated knowledge translation approach helped identify outcomes that were previously not examined within SCI peer mentorship research, thus providing important insight for future research.
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- Meredith A Rocchi
- Department of Communication, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.,Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.,Centre for Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Research in Metropolitan Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.,Centre for Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Research in Metropolitan Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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- School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.,Centre for Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Research in Metropolitan Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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Allin S, Shepherd J, Thorson T, Tomasone J, Munce S, Linassi G, McBride CB, Jiancaro T, Jaglal S. Web-Based Health Coaching for Spinal Cord Injury: Results From a Mixed Methods Feasibility Evaluation. JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2020; 7:e16351. [PMID: 32589148 PMCID: PMC7428932 DOI: 10.2196/16351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at high risk of experiencing secondary conditions like pressure injuries. Self-management programs may reduce the risk of complications, but traditional programs have proven to be insufficiently tailored to the needs of people with SCI. To overcome barriers to self-management support, a web-based, self-management program was developed for Canadians with SCI called SCI & U. Objective This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of the SCI & U program in the context of a mixed methods pilot study. Methods The study followed an explanatory, sequential mixed methods design. Participants (N=11) were Canadians with SCI who had been living in the community for more than 1 year. Each took part in a self-paced, six-session self-management program guided by a trained peer health coach. During sessions, participants could discuss a health topic with their coach from a predefined list (eg, skin or bowel management). Quantitative data were gathered before and after program participation to assess program feasibility and impact. Feasibility measures included attrition rates, frequency of topics selected, and recorded goals, whereas impact measures included measures of self-efficacy (University of Washington Self-Efficacy Scale [UW-SES]), mood (Personal Health Questionnaire Depression Scale [PHQ-8]), secondary conditions (Spinal Cord Injury Secondary Conditions Scale [SCI-SCS]), and resilience (Spinal Cord Injury Quality of Life Resilience Scale [SCI-QOL-R]). Qualitative measures were based on postintervention interviews; these were designed to confirm and expand on quantitative Results Of the 11 participants, 10 completed pre- and postassessments, and 6 coaching sessions. Sessions lasted between 31 and 81 min (average 55, SD 13), and the duration of the program ranged from 35 to 88 days (average 56, SD 23). Diet and exercise were selected as topics 40% (20/50 sessions with topics) of the time, whereas topics such as mental health, bladder management, pain, and bowel management were chosen less frequently. Results gathered before and after the pilot study demonstrated improvements with moderate effect sizes on the UW-SES and the electronic health literacy scale (ie, Hedges g>0.5). Effect sizes for measures of resilience (SCI-QOL-R), depression (PHQ-8), and secondary conditions (SCI-SCS) were small (ie, Hedges g>0.3). Qualitative results confirmed a common focus on diet and exercise, and defined coaches as sources of accountability, information, reassurance and affirmation, and emotional and technical support. Conclusions Results demonstrated that a web-based self-management program is feasible and acceptable by Canadians with SCI. Results also indicated a web-based, peer-led self-management program may impact resilience, self-efficacy, mood, and secondary complications. Finally, results illuminated the role of the coach in facilitating behavior change. Future work seeks to validate results in the context of a randomized controlled trial.
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- Sonya Allin
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queens University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Barclay L, Robins L, Migliorini C, Lalor A. Community integration programs and interventions for people with spinal cord injury: a scoping review. Disabil Rehabil 2020; 43:3845-3855. [PMID: 32356499 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1749889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Aim: The focus of this scoping review was to identify the extent, range, and nature of studies that have been published regarding community integration programs and interventions that support people during the transition home from hospital following spinal cord injury.Methods: Four electronic databases and one search engine were searched for articles published between 2010 and 2020. Grey literature and manual searches were also done.Results: Of the 16 articles included, 8 were published in peer-reviewed journals. Two of these did not include an evaluation. Study designs included but were not limited to pilot studies (n = 2); mixed methods evaluations (n = 2); single-site randomized controlled trials (n = 3); and, non-randomized single-arm study design (n = 1). The articles were from the United States (n = 12), Canada (n = 2), Australia (n = 1), and the United Kingdom (n = 1).Conclusion: The majority of interventions focused on addressing health-related educational needs, followed by community mobility. Goal setting and promoting self-efficacy were identified as important components, and the importance of involvement of people with lived experience was also highlighted. There was a lack of focus on management of relationships, including addressing sexuality needs. This review highlights the need for further empirical evaluation of implemented programs and interventions in this area, particularly in countries other than the USA, to inform service development.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONSuccessful community integration is an important outcome of spinal cord injuries rehabilitation.The majority of published programs focus on health-related educational needs, followed by community mobility.It is recommended that goal setting and promoting self-efficacy are included in programs.It is recommended that people with lived experience of spinal cord injuries are involved in interventions.It is recommended that programs include a focus on management of relationships, including addressing sexuality needs.
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- Linda Barclay
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Monash University, Frankston, VIC, Australia
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- School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Frankston, VIC, Australia
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- Psychosocial Research Centre, Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Monash University, Frankston, VIC, Australia
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A scoping review of peer-led interventions following spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2019; 57:626-635. [DOI: 10.1038/s41393-019-0297-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Revised: 04/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Experiences of peer counselling during inpatient rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injuries. Spinal Cord Ser Cases 2019; 5:1. [PMID: 30675385 DOI: 10.1038/s41394-018-0144-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Revised: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Study design Qualitative study. Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate peer counselling during inpatient rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI). This article describes the experience with peer counselling from the perspective of patients with SCI as well as from the perspective of the peer counsellors. Setting Inpatient rehabilitation of SCI in the Swiss Paraplegic Centre. Methods Six interviews with patients and one focus group interview with professional peer counsellors have been evaluated using qualitative content analysis. Results Patients experienced the peer counselling sessions as solution-oriented, practical, motivating and especially appreciated the authentic, open demeanor of the peer counsellors. Conversations about recreational activities, hobbies and interests supported the development of interpersonal relationships. Peer counsellors experienced the initial visits with patients with high level quadriplegia as a special challenge. The regular presence of all peer counsellors in the hospital facilitated an easier exchange with the patients. Conclusion Patients feel empowered by peer counselling. Special attention should be placed on the timing of the initial visit. Unplanned meetings between patient and peers seem to be essential and highly valued. Peer counsellors are confronted with stressful situations in their work, therefore the need for support and training of peer counsellors should be further investigated.
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Process evaluations for large clinical trials involving complex interventions. Spinal Cord 2017; 55:963. [PMID: 29099097 DOI: 10.1038/sc.2017.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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