What makes a successful peer-led aphasia support group?

Tregea, Shelley; Brown, Kyla

doi:10.1080/02687038.2013.796506

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“…Seeing the success, improvements, and enjoyment/participation of others is a related source of pleasure (Tamplin et al, 2013). PWA have also highlighted the meaningfulness of being with and connecting to others "in the same boat", regardless of communication ability (Elman & Bernstein-Ellis, 1999b;Legg et al, 2007;Tregea & Brown, 2013). Further, CAGs are reported not only to enable stronger connections between peers, but also between members with aphasia and people outside of the group network, such as family (Tamplin et al, 2013;van der Gaag et al, 2005).…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Understanding the give and take of human relationships and concern for the welfare of others are additional characteristics (Ryff & Singer, 2008). One illustration of this relates to members' readiness to listen to one another, allowing ample time to communicate (Tregea & Brown, 2013). In another example, one PWA referred to the interest and concern he and his peers routinely expressed when peers were absent from weekly choir sessions (Tamplin et al, 2013).…”

Section: Exploration Of Primary Study Findingsmentioning

confidence: 95%

“…In relation to warmth and trust, CAG members report feeling respected, acknowledged (Tamplin et al, 2013), and accepted (Legg et al, 2007;Mumby & Whitworth, 2012) through the absence of status or power differentials. Peer relationships have been termed "close knit" (Tamplin et al, 2013) and friendships described as "for life" (Tregea & Brown, 2013). Linked with satisfaction, members also refer to the opportunities CAGs provide for actively engaging in "real" conversation (van der Gaag et al, 2005), meeting new people (Tregea & Brown, 2013), "having a laugh" (Legg et al, 2007;Tamplin et al, 2013), and "chatting and mucking up" (Tamplin et al, 2013).…”

Section: Exploration Of Primary Study Findingsmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…Peer relationships have been termed "close knit" (Tamplin et al, 2013) and friendships described as "for life" (Tregea & Brown, 2013). Linked with satisfaction, members also refer to the opportunities CAGs provide for actively engaging in "real" conversation (van der Gaag et al, 2005), meeting new people (Tregea & Brown, 2013), "having a laugh" (Legg et al, 2007;Tamplin et al, 2013), and "chatting and mucking up" (Tamplin et al, 2013).…”

Section: Exploration Of Primary Study Findingsmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…In relation to the CASP, eight of the 11 studies scored 8-10/10 Hartke et al, 2007;Legg et al, 2007;Mumby & Whitworth, 2012Pound et al, 2001;Tregea & Brown, 2013;van der Gaag et al, 2005); two scored 5-7/10 (Elman & Bernstein-Ellis, 1999b;Tamplin et al, 2013); and one scored 4/10 (Purdy & Hindenlang, 2005). Reduced scores or additional comments were linked to insufficient detail in areas including research design, data collection and analysis, and interpretation of findings.…”

Section: Critical Appraisal Of Study Qualitymentioning

confidence: 98%

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Consumer perspectives on community aphasia groups: a narrative literature review in the context of psychological well-being

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Background: Community aphasia groups (CAGs) for people living with chronic aphasia are known to be efficacious for improving various aspects of communication and psychological functioning based on empirical quantitative evidence. However, the specific mechanisms and processes involved are not well understood and only a small number of groups exist. Further, there is a paucity of evidence on this topic from consumers, potentially limiting the development and uptake of these services. In order to proliferate and maintain groups of high quality, a deeper understanding of the potential mechanisms of positive outcomes is required. Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate consumer (people with aphasia (PWA) and family member) experiences of CAGs within the qualitative literature in relation to the theoretical construct of psychological well-being. Methods & Procedures: An extensive review of qualitative research relating to consumer views of CAGs was conducted in a systematic fashion. Study quality was evaluated using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme, and content was interpreted in the context of a theoretical model for psychological well-being. Outcomes & Results:Eleven key studies and 35 secondary studies were found to include consumer perspectives of CAGs. The findings of the 11 key studies are presented as a narrative literature review. Overall, evidence suggests CAGs contribute positively to the psychological well-being of PWA and their caregivers. Outcomes relate to forming positive relations with others, purpose in life, environmental mastery, autonomy, personal growth, and self-acceptance. CAG characteristics and mechanisms proposed to mediate psychological well-being are discussed. However, the review is limited by a range of methodological issues in the literature. Conclusions: In order to optimise CAGs in practice, clinicians should consider group characteristics and aim to manipulate the possible mechanisms underlying positive outcomes. Further research is needed to understand the long-term lived experience of CAGs members, including those currently under-represented in the literature.

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