Exploring the Characteristics and Preferences for Online Support Groups: Mixed Method Study

• Main Authors: Plinsinga, Melanie Louise (Author), Besomi, Manuela (Author), Maclachlan, Liam (Author), Melo, Luciano (Author), Robbins, Sarah (Author), Lawford, Belinda J (Author), Teo, Pek Ling (Author), Mills, Kathryn (Author), Setchell, Jenny (Author), Egerton, Thorlene (Author), Eyles, Jillian (Author), Hall, Leanne (Author), Mellor, Rebecca (Author), Hunter, David J (Author), Hodges, Paul (Author), Vicenzino, Bill (Author), Bennell, Kim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundOsteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, disabling, and prevalent disorder. As there is no cure for OA, long-term self-management is paramount. Support groups (SGs) can facilitate self-management among people living with OA. Understanding preferences in design and features of SGs, including onlin...