Effects of Peer Mentoring on the Improvement in Quality of Life for Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review
Key Points
MAIN FINDING: Peer mentoring significantly enhances quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injury.
KEY EVIDENCE: Participants reported greater community integration and improved self-efficacy through mentoring support.
APPROACH: The systematic review synthesizes multiple studies analyzing peer mentoring outcomes for spinal cord injury patients.
SIGNIFICANCE: These findings highlight the role of supportive relationships in improving life quality after spinal injuries.
Abstract
Abstract Date Presented 04/03/2025 This systematic review assesses the outcomes of peer mentoring for individuals with spinal cord injury, including improvement in quality of life, community integration, and self-efficacy. Primary Author and Speaker: Shannon Schoellig Additional Authors and Speakers: Nicole Fudrini, Ana Gabriela de Oliveira Rosa, Emily Daley, Jasmine Geis