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Boost Your Therapy Skills: Insights from Kidney Transplant Research

Boost Your Therapy Skills: Insights from Kidney Transplant Research

Boost Your Therapy Skills: Insights from Kidney Transplant Research

As a practitioner in the field of special education or therapy, you are likely always on the lookout for innovative methods to enhance your practice. The recent research titled "Journey to Transplant: Developing a Social Support Network Counselling Intervention to Improve Kidney Transplantation" offers valuable insights that can be applied beyond its original context. This blog post will explore how you can integrate these findings into your therapeutic approach, particularly when working with students and their families.

The Power of Social Support Networks

The research conducted by D'Cunha et al. emphasizes the importance of engaging social support networks in facilitating successful outcomes for kidney transplant candidates. By involving family and friends in the process, patients are more likely to overcome emotional and logistical barriers. This concept is not limited to healthcare; it can be a powerful tool in special education as well.

When working with students who have special needs, consider how you might engage their support networks. This could involve regular communication with parents and caregivers or organizing group sessions where family members participate actively in setting goals and strategies for the student's development.

Implementing Behavioural Change Theories

The study utilized an Intervention Mapping approach, which includes assessing needs, identifying behavioural determinants, and integrating targeted behavioural change theories. As a therapist or educator, you can adopt similar strategies by:

Counselling Interventions for Better Outcomes

The Journey to Transplant intervention includes group counselling sessions guided by healthcare professionals. These sessions aim to educate patients and normalize emotional barriers while setting personalized goals. In your practice, consider implementing group counselling sessions that focus on similar objectives:

The Importance of Further Research

This research highlights the need for ongoing exploration into effective interventions. As a practitioner, staying informed about the latest studies and findings is crucial for professional growth. Consider attending conferences, participating in webinars, or subscribing to relevant publications to keep your knowledge up-to-date.

If you're interested in delving deeper into this research, I encourage you to read the original paper. It offers comprehensive insights into developing social support network interventions that could inspire further innovation in your practice. Journey to Transplant: Developing a Social Support Network Counselling Intervention to Improve Kidney Transplantation.


Citation: D'Cunha, H., Partin, M., Kurschner, S., Chu, S., Bruin, M., McKinney, W., & Hart, A. (2022). Journey to Transplant: Developing a social support network counselling intervention to improve kidney transplantation. Health Expectations: An International Journal of Public Participation in Health Care and Health Policy. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13412
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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