Online peer support interventions for chronic conditions: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Peer support is receiving increasing attention as both an effective and cost-effective intervention method to support the self-management of chronic health conditions. Given that an increasing proportion of Canadians have internet access and the increasing implementation of web-based interventions, online peer support interventions are a promising option to address the burden of chronic diseases. Thus, the specific research question of this scoping review is the following: What is known from the existing literature about the key characteristics of online peer support interventions for adults with chronic conditions? METHODS AND ANALYSIS: We will use the methodological frameworks used by Arksey and O'Malley as well as Levac and colleagues for the current scoping

SUBMITTER: Munce SEP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5623492 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature