The evolution of an unintended peer support group
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https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.0668Keywords:
peer support, disaster, well-beingAbstract
Introduction: The aim of this paper is to provide a case report and review potential emotional wellness benefit of multidisciplinary/multiagency membership within a statewide coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) advisory group.
Methods: Members of a statewide COVID-19 advisory group were surveyed as to their level of participation and perceived emotional wellness benefit resulting from group membership.
Results: A majority of members across all disciplines/ agencies reported a benefit of emotional wellness from group membership.
Discussion: We believe that it is important in disaster settings, regardless of the labeled group function, to be mindful of the potential benefits to group members from not only a task standpoint, but a process standpoint as well. In addition, it is important to recognize the multiple benefits of interdisciplinary interaction and inclusion.
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