Online Peer Support for People With Parkinson Disease: Narrative Synthesis Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parkinson disease (PD) significantly impacts the lives of people with the diagnosis and their families. In addition to the physical symptoms, living with PD also has an emotional impact. This can result in withdrawal from social roles, increasing the risk for social isolation and loneliness. Peer support is a way to stay socially connected, share experiences, and learn new coping skills. Peer support can be provided both in person and on the internet. Some of the advantages of online peer support are that it overcomes geographical barriers and provides a form of anonymity; moreover, support can be readily available when needed. However, the psychosocial impact of PD is still underresearched, and there is no systematic synthesis of online peer support for people with PD.<

SUBMITTER: Gerritzen EV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9377481 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature