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Peer mentorship for adults with spinal cord injury: a static group comparison between mentees and non-mentees’ reported coping strategies

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Study designCross-sectional studyObjectivesDetermine whether participating in peer mentorship is related to differences in reported use of coping strategies (acceptance of injury and fighting spirit) for adults with spinal cord injury.SettingQuebec,… Click to show full abstract

Study designCross-sectional studyObjectivesDetermine whether participating in peer mentorship is related to differences in reported use of coping strategies (acceptance of injury and fighting spirit) for adults with spinal cord injury.SettingQuebec, CanadaMethodsA static group comparison design was used to retrospectively compare mentees (n = 68) and non-mentees (n = 63) on their reported coping strategies. Moderation analyses examined differences on coping strategies, while controlling for years since injury (significant covariate).ResultsA significant interaction was found between years since injury and peer mentorship for acceptance of injury and fighting spirit, where mentees living with their injury for longer (~30 years) reported more use of the acceptance of injury and fighting spirit coping strategies.ConclusionPeer mentorship programs could serve as a means for promoting positive coping strategies for adults with SCI. To better understand the role of peer mentorship, follow-up studies using more rigorous research methodologies such as cohort or randomized controlled trial study designs should be conducted.

Keywords: adults spinal; peer mentorship; coping strategies; injury; spinal cord

Journal Title: Spinal Cord
Year Published: 2018

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