Peer mentoring for people with acquired brain injury – a systematic review

De Dios Perez, Blanca; Morris, Richard P.G.; Craven, Kristelle; Radford, Kate A

Abstract

Introduction: Over 100 million people worldwide live with disabilities resulting from an acquired brain injury (ABI). ABI survivors experience cognitive and physical problems and require support to resume an active life. They can benefit from support from someone who has been through the same issues (i.e. peer mentor). This review investigated the effectiveness of peer mentoring for ABI survivors. Method: Eleven databases, two trial registers, and PROSPERO were searched for published studies. Two reviewers independently screened all titles, abstracts, and full texts, extracted data, and assessed quality. The PRISMA 2020 guidelines were followed to improve transparency in the reporting of the review. Results: The search returned 4,094 results; 2,557 records remained after the removal of duplicates and 2,419 were excluded based on titles and abstracts. Of the remaining 138, 12 studies met the inclusion criteria. Five were conducted in the United States, three in Canada, three in the UK, and one in New Zealand. Meta-analysis was inappropriate due to the heterogeneity of study designs. Therefore, a narrative synthesis of the data was undertaken. Conclusion: Although peer mentoring has the potential to positively influence activity and participation among ABI survivors, further research is needed to understand the extent of the benefits.

Citation

De Dios Perez, B., Morris, R. P., Craven, K., & Radford, K. A. (2024). Peer mentoring for people with acquired brain injury – a systematic review. Brain Injury, 38(4), 316-329. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2024.2310779

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jan 23, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Feb 6, 2024
• Publication Date: Feb 6, 2024
• Deposit Date: Jan 25, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 12, 2024
• Journal: Brain Injury
• Print ISSN: 0269-9052
• Electronic ISSN: 1362-301X
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 38
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 316-329
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2024.2310779
• Keywords: Acquired brain injury; peer mentoring; systematic review; participation; peer support
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/30136862
• Additional Information: Peer Review Statement: The publishing and review policy for this title is described in its Aims & Scope.; Aim & Scope: http://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?show=aimsScope&journalCode=ibij20; Received: 2023-01-24; Accepted: 2024-01-23; Published: 2024-02-06