Peers as Resources for Learning: A Situated Learning Approach to Adapted Physical Activity in Rehabilitation

Standal, Øyvind Førland; Jespersen, Ejgil

doi:10.1123/apaq.25.3.208

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“…For instance, a review of peer mentor interventions in cardiac rehabilitation settings [25] concluded that such programs have the potential to enhance patient recovery and to lighten the financial burden on the health care system. Other research points to the value of peer-delivered interventions for helping patients learn skills that will aid in their recovery or management of a chronic condition-skills such as using a wheelchair [27] or controlling blood glucose levels [28].…”

Section: Peer Mentors and Health Intervention Deliverymentioning

confidence: 99%

Peer-delivered physical activity interventions: an overlooked opportunity for physical activity promotion

Ginis

Nigg

Smith

2013

Behav. Med. Pract. Policy Res.

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The purpose of this systematic review was to catalogue and synthesize published studies that have examined the effects of peer-delivered physical activity interventions on physical activity behavior. Ten published studies were identified that met the inclusion criteria. The following information was extracted from each study: study design and duration; characteristics of the sample, peers, and interventions; and physical activity outcomes. In all articles reporting within-groups analyses, peer-delivered interventions led to increases in physical activity behavior. When compared to alternatives, peer-delivered interventions were just as effective as professionally delivered interventions and more effective than control conditions for increasing physical activity. Only three studies included measures of social cognitive variables, yielding some evidence that peers may enhance self-efficacy and self-determined forms of motivation. Based on these findings, interventionists are encouraged to include peer mentors in their intervention delivery models. Investigators are encouraged to pursue a more comprehensive understanding of factors that can explain and maximize the impact of peer-delivered activity interventions. KeywordsExercise, Fitness, Peer mentors, Social influence, Social cognitive theory, Self-determination theory BACKGROUND Previous research has shown that regular physical activity (PA) contributes to the prevention of overweight/obesity [1-3], decreases risk for obesity-related illnesses [4,5], and is associated with decreased risk for coronary heart disease [6], hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus [1,2], and cancer at several sites [7]. These benefits have also been reported in subpopulations such as older adults [8] and persons with disabilities [9]. Unfortunately, most adults do not perform PA at the recommended level to experience such health benefits [10,11]. Indeed, 39 % of adults are completely sedentary [11], and the rate of inactivity increases with age [8,12] and physical impairment (e.g., [13]).Although health care professionals often hold a role of trusted counselor or health mentor for their

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Section: Peer Mentors and Health Intervention Deliverymentioning

confidence: 99%

Peer-delivered physical activity interventions: an overlooked opportunity for physical activity promotion

Ginis

Nigg

Smith

2013

Behav. Med. Pract. Policy Res.

203

176

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“…1 It has been defined as 'the giving of assistance and encouragement by an individual considered as equal' . 2 Learning from peers has been described as vital in the context of rehabilitation 3 and peer support, along with social support in general, has been shown to be a key factor in accomplishing the adjustments necessary for living with a spinal cord injury (SCI). 4 Telephone peer support provided for women with an SCI in rural and remote areas provided emotional, affirmational and informational support, resulting in positive change and transformation.…”

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Qualitative evaluation of a Community Peer Support Service for people with spinal cord injury

2012

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Study design: Qualitative study involving individual semistructured in-depth interviews. Objectives: To evaluate peer support provided in general hospitals for people with spinal cord injuries (SCIs). Setting: The South West of the United Kingdom. Methods: Fourteen in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with people with SCI and their close relatives, and with healthcare professionals involved in their care. Transcribed interviews were coded inductively and analysed thematically. Themes were patterned around positive and less positive aspects of the experience of the peer support service. Results: The psychological and emotional support provided by the peer support officer was highly valued by the participants. The peer support officer's direct experience of living with a spinal injury gave credibility to the practical advice, information and signposting provided; as well as to the empathy demonstrated by them during their involvement with people with SCI and their families. Healthcare professionals appreciated their unique perspective and considered them as a valuable member of the multidisciplinary team. Conclusion: Peer support is valued by the people affected by SCI. There is a need to further investigate the key aspects of the service, including the optimal timing for introducing this peer support as well as more formal training of mentors.

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“…The key function of role models in the rehabilitation of patients with SCI, both in promoting an active lifestyle and in helping to establish a new identity, has been proposed previously. 13,[24][25][26] However, the evidence that does exist is mostly anecdotal and future evaluation, and research in this field is needed.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Coping strategies recalled by young adults who sustained a spinal cord injury during adolescence

Augutis

Anderson

2011

Spinal Cord

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Peers as Resources for Learning: A Situated Learning Approach to Adapted Physical Activity in Rehabilitation

Cited by 60 publications

References 26 publications

Peer-delivered physical activity interventions: an overlooked opportunity for physical activity promotion

Peer-delivered physical activity interventions: an overlooked opportunity for physical activity promotion

Qualitative evaluation of a Community Peer Support Service for people with spinal cord injury

Coping strategies recalled by young adults who sustained a spinal cord injury during adolescence

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