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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2011 Jun;62(6):666-9.
doi: 10.1176/ps.62.6.pss6206_0666.

An online recovery plan program: can peer coaching increase participation?

Gregory E Simon  1 , Evette J Ludman, Lisa C Goodale, Donna M Dykstra, Elisa Stone, Dona Cutsogeorge, Belinda Operskalski, James Savarino, Chester Pabiniak
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Randomized Controlled Trial

An online recovery plan program: can peer coaching increase participation?

Gregory E Simon et al. Psychiatr Serv. 2011 Jun.

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.

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Disclosures

The authors report no competing interests.

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