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Table 2 Comparison of MFG-SCI and control treatment (SCIEC)

From: Comparison of two psycho-educational family group interventions for improving psycho-social outcomes in persons with spinal cord injury and their caregivers: a randomized-controlled trial of multi-family group intervention versus an active education control condition

Treatment Component

MFG-SCI

SCIEC

Therapeutic Strategy

Skills training, problem solving, support

Information only

Contents

SCI effects on the body, maximizing function, coping, living and staying healthy with SCI

SCI effects on the body, maximizing function, coping, living and staying healthy with SCI

Target Group

Persons with SCI and caregivers

All persons with SCI and caregivers

Use of Group Dynamics/ Cohesion

Social support promoted: Entire group participates in problem-solving for each dyad and gives support and encouragement

Social support minimized: Individual health issues not discussed, education is general, group interaction minimized

Therapeutic Stance

Educator stance is collaborative

Educator stance is didactic

Room Set-up

Round table

Lecture style (all chairs face forward)

Source of Material

Drawn from everyday problems brought in by group members

Supplied by educator

Homework

Assigned and reviewed at the start of the following session

Handouts but not homework provided