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Improving Quality of Life Through Peer Support After Sustaining a Spinal Cord Injury: A Doctoral Capstone Experience

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Schumm, Jessica. Improving Quality of Life Through Peer Support After Sustaining a Spinal Cord Injury: A Doctoral Capstone Experience. Howard, Brenda S..University of Indianapolis. 5120. uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/generic_works/aa7d616a-2ba8-403b-a612-3a6467dfa241.

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S. Jessica. (5120). Improving Quality of Life Through Peer Support After Sustaining a Spinal Cord Injury: A Doctoral Capstone Experience. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/generic_works/aa7d616a-2ba8-403b-a612-3a6467dfa241

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Schumm, Jessica. Improving Quality of Life Through Peer Support After Sustaining a Spinal Cord Injury: A Doctoral Capstone Experience. University of Indianapolis. 5120. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/generic_works/aa7d616a-2ba8-403b-a612-3a6467dfa241.

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Individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI) deal with various secondary complications that can affect their physical, emotional, and social health (Sezer et al., 2015). Having support from one's community can enhance these areas of health (Ekelman et al., 2017). Therefore, a support group was created to provide peer support and education in regard to the variety of complications that can arise after a SCI. A former patient with a SCI from the Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne and the DCE student prepared for and facilitated group sessions collaboratively. Flyers were distributed to several locations within the community that may serve individuals with a SCI. In addition, letters were sent out to former patients with a SCI from the rehab facility. At each group session, research-based education was given in addition to personal experiences shared from an individual who is living with a SCI. Upon completion of the support group, members reported they would recommend the group to others, and enjoyed receiving evidenced-based research along with advice from a peer. All group members excluding one reported they learned something new at the group sessions they attended, and the group member who did not learn something new has been coping with a SCI for several years and has increased knowledge in regards to secondary complications. The former patient from the facility willcontinue to lead group sessions for sustainability, and the site mentor was educated on the importance of having a future student continue to develop the support group as it grows.

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