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Online peer support interventions for chronic conditions: a scoping review protocol.
Sarah Elizabeth Patricia Munce1, John Shepherd2, Laure Perrier3
1Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
BMJ Open
|September 27, 2017
Summary
Online peer support interventions show promise for chronic disease self-management. This review identifies key characteristics of these digital health programs for adults with chronic conditions.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health Interventions
- Chronic Disease Management
- Online Peer Support
Background:
- Peer support is an effective, cost-effective method for chronic disease self-management.
- Web-based interventions are increasingly implemented, making online peer support a viable option.
- Growing internet access in Canada supports the scalability of online health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of existing literature.
- To identify key characteristics of online peer support interventions for adults with chronic conditions.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Arksey and O'Malley's and Levac et al.'s methodological frameworks.
- Included studies on adults (≥18) with chronic conditions or HIV/AIDS.
- Focused on peer support delivered online, including all study designs from 2012 onwards.
Main Results:
- The review will identify key features of online peer support interventions.
- Findings will inform the development of effective and sustainable online peer support programs.
- Data abstraction will cover study characteristics, participant demographics, intervention details, and outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Online peer support interventions are a promising avenue for chronic disease management.
- Understanding intervention characteristics is crucial for program development and implementation.
- This review will provide insights into optimizing digital health strategies for patient self-management.
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