SynthesisBMC health services research2019
Peer support interventions for individuals with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida: a systematic review.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Treatment Approaches for Altered Facial Expression: A Systematic Review in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy and Other Neurological Diseases.Journal of neuromuscular diseases · 2024Pooled it
- Peer support for people with chronic conditions: a systematic review of reviews.BMC health services research · 2022Pooled it
- Peer-Support Interventions for Self-Management in Adults Living with an Intestinal Ostomy: A Scoping Review.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Review
- Bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction are overlooked in the management of neurological conditions: a qualitative interview study.BMC neurology · 2026Article
- Bridging care in brain injury rehabilitation: A reflexive thematic analysis of staff perspectives on the role of peer support.British journal of health psychology · 2026Article
- Healthcare professionals' perspectives on peer support in post-rehabilitation care for individuals with acquired brain injury: a qualitative study.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- "I moved from simply being to actively living." A qualitative study on peer mentorship camps for adults with acquired brain injury.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2025Article
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia: Mechanisms, Risk Stratification, and Clinical Management.Journal of clinical neurology (Seoul, Korea) · 2025Review
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and physical wellbeing of patients with motor neuron disease and other neuromuscular disease.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Peer support needs, preferences and experiences of adults with acquired neurological disability: a scoping review protocol.BMJ open · 2024Article
- A Web-Based Peer-Patient Navigation Program (Compassionate Online Navigation to Enhance Care Transitions) for Youth Living With Childhood-Acquired Disabilities Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Care: Qualitative Descriptive Study.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2024Article
- Enriching the lives of children with acquired brain injury and their caregivers: experiences from peer mentorship sports camps.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2024Article
- Adverse events associated with the delivery of telerehabilitation across rehabilitation populations: A scoping review.PloS one · 2024Article
- Health status and health care utilization profiles of adolescents with disabilities.Health care transitions · 2023Article
- Effects of a nurse-led peer support intervention for stroke survivors: protocol for a randomised controlled trial.BMJ open · 2022Article
- Riding the wave into wellbeing: A qualitative evaluation of surf therapy for individuals living with acquired brain injury.PloS one · 2022Article
- A Pilot Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial on the Ontario Brain Injury Association Peer Support Program.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Enriched Music-supported Therapy for chronic stroke patients: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial.BMC neurology · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundNeurological disorders may negatively impact community integration and/or quality of life. Peer support has emerged as a potential strategy to enhance patients' efficacy in managing their own health. This review examines the key characteristics and impact of peer support interventions for adults with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida on community integration and quality of life.
methodsEligible studies reported on peer support interventions for adults (16 years of age or older) with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, or spina bifida. Only randomized controlled trials published in English in the last 10 years were included. MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL were used to conduct the literature search. Two reviewers independently screened studies, abstracted data, and evaluated the risk of bias (for individual study elements and overall) using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool.
resultsThe systematic review included 6 trials reporting on acquired brain injury only. Of these studies, 4 reported on stroke and 2 reported on traumatic brain injury. Two studies found significant improvements in quality of life following peer support. No studies reported significant results on community integration. Considerable heterogeneity existed in the key characteristics of interventions.
conclusionsThere are a limited number of studies on the impact of peer support interventions for adults with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, or spina bifida on community integration and quality of life. Standardization of key intervention characteristics may aid the global adoption of peer support as a formalized, evidence-based practice.
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