Making sense of recovery after traumatic brain injury through a peer mentoring intervention: a qualitative exploration.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the acceptability of peer mentoring for people with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in New Zealand.

Design

This is a qualitative descriptive study exploring the experiences reported by mentees and mentors taking part in a feasibility study of peer mentoring. Interviews with five mentees and six mentors were carried out. Data were analysed using conventional content analysis.

Setting

The first mentoring session took place predischarge from the rehabilitation unit. The remaining five sessions took place in mentees' homes or community as preferred.

Participants

Twelve people with TBI took part: six mentees (with moderate to severe TBI; aged 18-46) paired with six mentors (moderate to severe TBI >12 months previously; aged 21-59). Pairing occurr

SUBMITTER: Kersten P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6252636 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature