Online Peer Support for People With Parkinson Disease: Narrative Synthesis Systematic Review.
Esther Vera GerritzenAbigail Rebecca LeeOrii McDermottNeil S CoulsonMartin OrrellPublished in: JMIR aging (2022)
Peer support can improve social support and help people with PD in living meaningful and satisfying lives. Peer support is unique and cannot be replaced by family members, friends, or health care professionals. Online peer support can be a solution for those who do not have access to an in-person support group or whose PD symptoms restrict them from travelling. However, research on the personal experiences of those who engage in online peer support and potential barriers in accessing it remains limited. Future research could use qualitative methods to explore these fields further.