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ArticlePloS one2024

Community support for injured patients: A scoping review and narrative synthesis.

Rashi Jhunjhunwala, Anusha Jayaram, Carol Mita, Justine Davies, Kathryn Chu

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Rashi JhunjhunwalaProgram in Global Surgery and Social Change, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.ORCID 0000-0002-0970-8369
Anusha JayaramProgram in Global Surgery and Social Change, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.ORCID 0000-0003-3776-7419
Carol MitaCountway Library, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.ORCID 0000-0003-3059-1369
Justine DaviesInstitute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.ORCID 0000-0001-6834-1838
Kathryn ChuCentre for Global Surgery, Department of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCommunity-based peer support (CBPS) groups have been effective in facilitating access to and retention in the healthcare system for patients with HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, and other communicable and non-communicable diseases. Given the high incidence of morbidity that results from traumatic injuries, and the barriers to reaching and accessing care for injured patients, community-based support groups may prove to be similarly effective in this population.

objectivesThe objective of this review is to identify the extent and impact of CBPS for injured patients. ELIGIBILITY: We included primary research on studies that evaluated peer-support groups that were solely based in the community. Hospital-based or healthcare-professional led groups were excluded. EVIDENCE: Sources were identified from a systematic search of Medline / PubMed, CINAHL, and Web of Science Core Collection. CHARTING

methodsWe utilized a narrative synthesis approach to data analysis.

results4,989 references were retrieved; 25 were included in final data extraction. There was a variety of methodologies represented and the groups included patients with spinal cord injury (N = 2), traumatic brain or head injury (N = 7), burns (N = 4), intimate partner violence (IPV) (N = 5), mixed injuries (N = 5), torture (N = 1), and brachial plexus injury (N = 1). Multiple benefits were reported by support group participants; categorized as social, emotional, logistical, or educational benefits.

conclusionsCommunity-based peer support groups can provide education, community, and may have implications for retention in care for injured patients.

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Community SupportSelf-Help GroupsWounds and InjuriesCounselingHumansIntimate Partner ViolencePeer Group

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PMID38300931
PMCPMC10833531

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