Exploring the REACHOUT Mental Health Support App for Type 1 Diabetes From the Perspectives of Recipients and Providers of Peer Support: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Existing qualitative research in peer support interventions has largely focused on the recipients of support rather than those delivering support. Exploring the perspectives of both roles may provide a holistic understanding of the peer support experience.

Objective

This study elicits the experiences of recipients and providers of support who participated in REACHOUT, a 6-month peer-led mental health support intervention delivered via mobile app for adults with type 1 diabetes. REACHOUT offered multiple support delivery modalities (one-on-one, group-based texting, and virtual face-to-face small group sessions) that could be customized by recipients.

Methods

A total of 32 study participants (recipients and peer supporters) attended focus group discussions fo

SUBMITTER: Lam D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12822868 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature