Technology-Based Peer Support Interventions for Adolescents with Chronic Illness: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Technology may help adolescents with chronic illnesses overcome barriers to accessing peer support, which has been associated with better quality of life and health outcomes. This review aimed to describe technology-based peer support interventions for adolescents with chronic illness following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Of 3781 articles identified, 32 met inclusion criteria. The most common technologies were websites with discussion forums (n = 18), chat messaging (n = 9), and video conferencing (n = 7). Most studies (69%) focused on feasibility and had small sample sizes. Results support the feasibility and acceptability of these interventions. Results suggested positive effects on social support, but were mixed on isolation, quality of

SUBMITTER: Berkanish P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8853345 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature