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cpoj-42170	Costa-Parke, Mia; Di Lella, Anna Maria; Walker, Ashley; Verweel, Lee; MacKay, Crystal	PEER SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MAJOR LIMB LOSS: A SCOPING REVIEW	2023	17	.pdf	application/pdf	10594	537	48	The unique value of peer support provides participants with the opportunity to obtain reassurance from others in a similar position as themselves.34 For instance, peers with major limb losses reported that they were able to provide others with feelings of optimism and hope for the future.21 Similar claims were reported in peer support studies for individuals with diabetes, stating that sharing experiences enabled participants to receive validation from others when expressing their frustrations and concerns about their diabetes management.46 Significant emphasis on knowledge exchange and education facilitated in peer support groups was also positively highlighted throughout the review.21,24-28,34,35,37,40 Peer support is a non-medical intervention that offers a supportive relationship between individuals who have shared experiences with a condition.10,11 Peer support has been shown to be an important component in the care of individuals dealing with various health conditions, such as substance abuse12 and mental health illnesses.12,13 Fortuna OPEN ACCESS ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Major limb loss can have profound physical and psychosocial implications for individuals, impacting their quality of life and well-being.	cache/cpoj-42170.pdf	txt/cpoj-42170.txt