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An Online Recovery Plan Program: Can Peer Coaching Increase Participation?

Gregory E. Simon, M.D., M.P.H. [email protected], Evette J. Ludman, Ph.D. [email protected], Lisa C. Goodale, M.S.W., Donna M. Dykstra [email protected], Elisa Stone [email protected], Dona Cutsogeorge, M.A. [email protected], Belinda Operskalski, M.P.H. [email protected], James Savarino, Ph.D. [email protected], and Chester Pabiniak, M.S. [email protected]Authors Info & Affiliations
Publication: Psychiatric Services
Volume 62, Number 6
https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.62.6.pss6206_0666
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Abstract

Objective:

A pilot study evaluated whether the addition of online coaching from a peer specialist increased participation in an online program featuring educational and interactive modules to promote self-management of bipolar disorder.

Methods:

A total of 118 participants with bipolar disorder recruited from online and in-person support groups and clinical settings were enrolled in MyRecoveryPlan. Half the group was randomly assigned to receive online coaching support from a certified peer specialist.

Results:

Participants offered online peer coaching were more likely to return to the program after registration (71% versus 44%, p=.005) and to continue using the program after three weeks (38% versus 9%, p<.001). This pattern was consistent for all program elements.

Conclusions:

The addition of online coaching from a peer specialist significantly increased engagement and retention in the program, but further research is needed to evaluate the program's effects on clinical and recovery outcomes. (Psychiatric Services 62:666–669, 2011)

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Table 1 Participation in specific components of MyRecoveryPlan during a one-year pilot study

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Psychiatric Services
Volume 62 • Number 6 • June 2011
Pages: 666 - 669
PubMed: 21632737

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Published online: 1 June 2011
Published in print: June 2011

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Gregory E. Simon, M.D., M.P.H. [email protected]
Dr. Simon, Dr. Ludman, Ms. Dykstra, Ms. Stone, Ms. Cutsogeorge, Ms. Operskalski, and Mr. Pabiniak are with the Group Health Research Institute, 1730 Minor Ave., Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98101 (e-mail: [email protected]), where Dr. Savarino was also affiliated before his death on December 6, 2010.
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Evette J. Ludman, Ph.D. [email protected]
Dr. Simon, Dr. Ludman, Ms. Dykstra, Ms. Stone, Ms. Cutsogeorge, Ms. Operskalski, and Mr. Pabiniak are with the Group Health Research Institute, 1730 Minor Ave., Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98101 (e-mail: [email protected]), where Dr. Savarino was also affiliated before his death on December 6, 2010.
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Lisa C. Goodale, M.S.W.
Ms. Goodale is with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Chicago.
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Donna M. Dykstra [email protected]
Dr. Simon, Dr. Ludman, Ms. Dykstra, Ms. Stone, Ms. Cutsogeorge, Ms. Operskalski, and Mr. Pabiniak are with the Group Health Research Institute, 1730 Minor Ave., Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98101 (e-mail: [email protected]), where Dr. Savarino was also affiliated before his death on December 6, 2010.
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Elisa Stone [email protected]
Dr. Simon, Dr. Ludman, Ms. Dykstra, Ms. Stone, Ms. Cutsogeorge, Ms. Operskalski, and Mr. Pabiniak are with the Group Health Research Institute, 1730 Minor Ave., Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98101 (e-mail: [email protected]), where Dr. Savarino was also affiliated before his death on December 6, 2010.
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Dona Cutsogeorge, M.A. [email protected]
Dr. Simon, Dr. Ludman, Ms. Dykstra, Ms. Stone, Ms. Cutsogeorge, Ms. Operskalski, and Mr. Pabiniak are with the Group Health Research Institute, 1730 Minor Ave., Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98101 (e-mail: [email protected]), where Dr. Savarino was also affiliated before his death on December 6, 2010.
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Belinda Operskalski, M.P.H. [email protected]
Dr. Simon, Dr. Ludman, Ms. Dykstra, Ms. Stone, Ms. Cutsogeorge, Ms. Operskalski, and Mr. Pabiniak are with the Group Health Research Institute, 1730 Minor Ave., Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98101 (e-mail: [email protected]), where Dr. Savarino was also affiliated before his death on December 6, 2010.
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James Savarino, Ph.D. [email protected]
Dr. Simon, Dr. Ludman, Ms. Dykstra, Ms. Stone, Ms. Cutsogeorge, Ms. Operskalski, and Mr. Pabiniak are with the Group Health Research Institute, 1730 Minor Ave., Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98101 (e-mail: [email protected]), where Dr. Savarino was also affiliated before his death on December 6, 2010.
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Chester Pabiniak, M.S. [email protected]
Dr. Simon, Dr. Ludman, Ms. Dykstra, Ms. Stone, Ms. Cutsogeorge, Ms. Operskalski, and Mr. Pabiniak are with the Group Health Research Institute, 1730 Minor Ave., Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98101 (e-mail: [email protected]), where Dr. Savarino was also affiliated before his death on December 6, 2010.
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