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Published in: BMC Health Services Research 1/2019

Open Access 01-12-2019 | Central Nervous System Trauma | Research article

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

Authors: Ben B. Levy, Dorothy Luong, Laure Perrier, Mark T. Bayley, Sarah E. P. Munce

Published in: BMC Health Services Research | Issue 1/2019

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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 screened studies, abstracted data, and evaluated the risk of bias (for individual study elements and overall) using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool.

Results

The 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.

Conclusions

There 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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Metadata
Title
Peer support interventions for individuals with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida: a systematic review
Authors
Ben B. Levy
Dorothy Luong
Laure Perrier
Mark T. Bayley
Sarah E. P. Munce
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Health Services Research / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6963
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-019-4110-5

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