Design, Delivery, Maintenance, and Outcomes of Peer-to-Peer Online Support Groups for People With Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders: Systematic Review

• Main Authors: Maclachlan, Liam R (Author), Mills, Kathryn (Author), Lawford, Belinda J (Author), Egerton, Thorlene (Author), Setchell, Jenny (Author), Hall, Leanne M (Author), Plinsinga, Melanie L (Author), Besomi, Manuela (Author), Teo, Pek Ling (Author), Eyles, Jillian P (Author), Mellor, Rebecca (Author), Melo, Luciano (Author), Robbins, Sarah (Author), Hodges, Paul W (Author), Hunter, David J (Author), Vicenzino, Bill (Author), Bennell, Kim L (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundOnline support groups (OSGs) are one way for people with chronic diseases, their family or friends, and health professionals to communicate, gain information, and provide social support. As the number of peer-to-peer OSGs for chronic musculoskeletal conditions grows, it is important to gai...