What does science say about the value of peer support?
Studies have found that receiving social support decreases morbidity and mortality rates, and increases life expectancy, self-efficacy, medication adherence and self-reported health status. Additionally, providers of social support experience less depression, heightened self-esteem and self-efficacy, and improved quality of life. Patients who work with community health workers were found to have more knowledge of their disease and better self-care skills than those who had no contact with a community health worker. Patients also had fewer emergency room visits. In addition, discussing mutual health concerns with a peer partner increases motivation and confidence in caring for the patient’s own diabetes.
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- Here Olinss point is easy to support. Obviously, if a brand like B&B has no financial value (as the B&B board announced in January) on what basis can any brand valuation be made?
- How do I reinforce the value I provide to clients in order to support higher retention after a transition?
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