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Benefits of the Support Groups
See our references below for more information.
By creating a sense of community among those going through the same transition, the literature shows that we can foster:
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Decreased Anxiety and Depression: Evidence shows support groups lead to decreased levels of anxiety and depression (see references 1-4).
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Improved Physical Functionality: Participants experience improvements in physical functionality (see references 5-7).
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Enhanced Positivity and Coping Skills: Learn effective coping strategies and cultivate a positive mindset (see references 2, 3, 8, 9).
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Increased Vitality and Happiness: Our sessions promote vitality and happiness, essential for a fulfilling recovery (see references 1, 2, 9).
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Overall Improvement in Quality of Life: Experience enhancements in health, well-being, and quality of life (see references 8, 10, 11).
References
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Meda, R.T., Nuguru, S.P., Rachakonda, S., Sripathi, S., Khan, M.I., Patel, N.: Chronic Pain-Induced Depression: A Review of Prevalence and Management. Cureus. 14, (2022). https://doi.org/10.7759/CUREUS.28416
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Pfeiffer, P.N., Heisler, M., Piette, J.D., Rogers, M.A.M., Valenstein, M.: Efficacy of Peer Support Interventions for Depression: A Meta-Analysis. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 33, 29 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1016/J.GENHOSPPSYCH.2010.10.002
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Panda, N., Solsky, I., Neal, B.J., Hawrusik, B., Lipsitz, S., Lubitz, C.C., Gibbons, C., Brindle, M., Sinyard, R.D., Onnela, J.P., Cauley, C.E., Haynes, A.B.: Expected versus experienced health-related quality of life among patients recovering from cancer surgery. Ann Surg. (2021). https://doi.org/10.1097/AS9.0000000000000060
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Vosburg, R.W., Seitz, C.: Increasing support group attendance for metabolic and bariatric surgery patients with online groups. Clin Obes. 12, (2022). https://doi.org/10.1111/COB.12517
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Salzmann, S., Laferton, J.A.C., Shedden-Mora, M.C., Horn, N., Gärtner, L., Schröder, L., Rau, J., Schade-Brittinger, C., Murmann, K., Rastan, A., Andrási, T.B., Böning, A., Salzmann-Djufri, M., Löwe, B., Brickwedel, J., Albus, C., Wahlers, T., Hamm, A., Hilker, L., Albert, W., Falk, V., Zimmermann, T., Ismail, I., Strauß, B., Doenst, T., Schedlows ki, M., Moosdorf, R., Rief, W.: Pre-surgery optimization of patients’ expectations to improve outcome in heart surgery: Study protocol of the randomized controlled multi-center PSY-HEART-II trial. Am Heart J. 254, 1–11 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/J.AHJ.2022.07.008
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Ling, J., Thirumavalavan, J., Shin, C., Lee, T.M., Marco, R.A.W., Hirase, T.: Postoperative Rehabilitation to Improve Outcomes After Cervical Spine Fusion for Degenerative Cervical Spondylosis: A Systematic Review. Cureus. 15, (2023). https://doi.org/10.7759/CUREUS.39081
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Jackson, K.L., Rumley, J., Griffith, M., Agochukwu, U., DeVine, J.: Correlating Psychological Comorbidities and Outcomes After Spine Surgery. Global Spine J. 10, 929–939 (2020). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32905726/
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Skolasky, R.L., Maggard, A.M., Li, D., Riley, L.H., Wegener, S.T.: Health Behavior Change Counseling in Surgery for Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Part I: Improvement in Rehabilitation Engagement and Functional Outcomes. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 96, 1200 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APMR.2015.03.009
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Lorig, K.R., Laurent, D.D., Deyo, R.A., Marnell, M.E., Minor, M.A., Ritter, P.L.: Can a Back Pain E-mail Discussion Group Improve Health Status and Lower Health Care Costs?: A Randomized Study. Arch Intern Med. 162, 792–796 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1001/ARCHINTE.162.7.792
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Finkelstein, J.A., Schwartz, C.E.: Patient-reported outcomes in spine surgery: past, current, and future directions: JNSPG 75th Anniversary Invited Review Article. J Neurosurg Spine. 31, 155–164 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3171/2019.1.SPINE18770
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Javeed, S., Benedict, B., Yakdan, S., Saleem, S., Zhang, J.K., Botterbush, K., Frumkin, M.R., Hardi, A., Neuman, B., Kelly, M.P., Steinmetz, M.P., Piccirillo, J.F., Goodin, B.R., Rode baugh, T.L., Ray, W.Z., Greenberg, J.K.: Implications of Preoperative Depression for Lumbar Spine Surgery Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 7, e2348565–e2348565 (2024). https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2814308
*Our publications current as of January 23rd, 2024
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