Peer Group Support Can Enhance Well-Being After Brain Injury

A brief summary of current research.

Evaluation of an outpatient, peer group intervention for people with acquired brain injury based on the ICF 'Environment' dimension

Fleming, J, Kuipers, P, Foster, M, Smith, S & Doig, E (2009). Disability & Rehabilitation, Vol. 31 (20) pp 1666-1675.

A six-week group intervention involving patients with acquired brain injury and their significant others was found to enhance the well-being and psychosocial outcomes of the study participants. Both higher levels of community integration and improvements in depression scores were noted.

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