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Peer support programs offer emotional and informational aid to stroke survivors, enhancing their well-being and community reintegration. These programs also benefit peer supporters through personal growth and social connections.

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  • Community Health Programs
  • Psychosocial Support

Background:

  • Innovative and sustainable programs are crucial for stroke survivor well-being.
  • Peer support offers a low-cost method to improve well-being for stroke survivors and their supporters.
  • This study evaluates an individual peer support program's effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the perceptions of stroke survivors, care partners, peer supporters, and health professionals regarding a peer support program.
  • To identify the types of support provided, benefits, potential harms, and impact on peer supporters.
  • To understand the necessary processes for successful program implementation.

Main Methods:

  • An instrumental case study design was employed.
  • Semi-structured interviews were conducted with stroke survivors, care partners, peer supporters, program coordinators, and health professionals.
  • Data collection occurred immediately post-discharge and at a 6-month follow-up.

Main Results:

  • Peer supporters provided emotional, affirmational, and informational support, decreasing survivors' feelings of isolation.
  • Peer supporters experienced increased social connections, personal growth, and satisfaction.
  • Effective programs require healthcare team involvement, peer supporter training, and a skilled coordinator.

Conclusions:

  • Peer support can enhance services for stroke survivors and promote community reintegration for volunteers.
  • Further research is needed to optimize peer support formats, timing, and identify ideal recipient characteristics.