Determinants of Engagement in Face-to-Face and Online Patient Support Groups

• Main Authors: Van Uden-Kraan, Cornelia F (Author), Drossaert, Constance HC (Author), Taal, Erik (Author), Smit, Willem M (Author), Bernelot Moens, Hein J (Author), Van de Laar, Mart AFJ (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundAlthough peer-to-peer contact might empower patients in various ways, studies show that only a few patients actually engage in support groups. ObjectiveThe objective of our study was to explore factors that facilitate or impede engagement in face-to-face and online peer support, using the...