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  • Patient Support Systems
  • Health Services Research

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  • Support groups are crucial for individuals with systemic sclerosis (SSc), offering vital emotional and practical assistance.
  • Many patients face barriers to accessing these valuable SSc support groups.
  • Existing SSc support group leaders express confidence in facilitation but require enhanced skills in group dynamics and sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence on the effectiveness of support groups in common diseases, with a focus on systemic sclerosis (SSc).
  • To present research on SSc support groups and ongoing initiatives to improve their accessibility and quality.
  • To introduce the Scleroderma Support group Leader EDucation (SPIN-SSLED) Program designed to train SSc support group leaders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on support group effectiveness in various diseases.
  • Examination of current research and collaborative efforts in SSc support groups.
  • Development and feasibility testing of the SPIN-SSLED training program for SSc support group leaders.

Main Results:

  • Individuals with SSc value the peer support obtained from groups, but access remains a significant challenge.
  • SSc support group leaders demonstrate competence in facilitation but need further training in managing group dynamics and ensuring long-term group viability.
  • The SPIN-SSLED Program has been developed and successfully tested in a feasibility trial.

Conclusions:

  • Improving access to and the quality of SSc support groups is essential for patient well-being.
  • Targeted training programs for SSc support group leaders can address identified skill gaps.
  • Further large-scale trials are planned to evaluate the impact of the SPIN-SSLED Program.