Peer support interventions for individuals with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neurological 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.

Methods

Eligible 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 screen

SUBMITTER: Levy BB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6505073 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature