Abstract
Peer support is founded on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual understanding. At Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, the coordinator of the peer support program and a rehabilitation psychologist implement a training program. Peer support is an integral part of rehabilitation; it is even more important for the person with high tetraplegia (C4 and above). Individuals with high tetraplegia face unique challenges in coping with the functional impairments that accompany high cervical injuries. Peer support volunteers provide the newly injured patient and family with personal insight and techniques on managing activities of daily living and maximizing quality of life.
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