Multiple family group intervention for spinal cord injury: Quantitative and qualitative comparison with standard education

This study looked at how well a support and education program for people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and their caregivers worked. The program, called Multiple Family Group (MFG), was compared to a standard education program. The MFG program aimed to improve coping skills, social support, and how well the person with SCI and their caregiver functioned together. The standard education program provided information about SCI. The results showed that the MFG program helped people with SCI and their caregivers manage the challenges of living with SCI by improving their coping skills and strengthening their social support networks.

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  MFG reduced passive coping and increased subjective and overall social support in participants with SCI compared to the education control group.
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  MFG also reduced passive coping in caregivers, suggesting a positive impact on their well-being.
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  Qualitative analysis revealed that participants in MFG experienced an enhanced sense of belonging, increased opportunities for engagement, and benefited from teamwork.