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  • Neuroscience
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Clinical Psychology

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  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) significantly impacts participation and mood.
  • Peer support programs offer a potential avenue for improving outcomes in individuals with TBI.
  • The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) Peer Support Program requires rigorous evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) of the OBIA Peer Support Program.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness and dose-response of the program in improving participation and mood.
  • To assess the feasibility of implementing the program and trial procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A three-phase, mixed-methods pilot RCT involving 60 participants with moderate-to-severe TBI.
  • Participants were randomized into three groups: twice-weekly program, weekly program, or wait-list control.
  • Data collection included qualitative assessments, feasibility measures, and primary outcome of participation (PACTS-O), mood, quality of life, and self-efficacy.

Main Results:

  • The study is currently pre-results, with data collection and analysis ongoing.
  • Feasibility of recruitment, retention, and adherence will be key findings.
  • Preliminary indications of program effectiveness on participation and mood are anticipated.

Conclusions:

  • This pilot RCT will provide crucial data on the feasibility and potential effectiveness of the OBIA Peer Support Program.
  • Findings will inform the design of a larger-scale RCT and refinement of the program curriculum.
  • The study highlights the importance of integrated knowledge translation in program development.