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Online peer support for people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): a narrative synthesis systematic review.

Esther Vera GerritzenAbigail Rebecca LeeOrii McDermottNeil CoulsonMartin Orrell
Published in: Frontiers in digital health (2024)
Peer support can provide a non-judgmental and supportive environment for people with ALS, in which they can exchange experiences and emotional support, which can help people in developing adaptive coping strategies. However, ALS symptoms may make it more difficult for people to use technological devices and engage in online peer support. More research is needed to identify what kind of specific barriers people with ALS experience, and how these could be overcome.
Keyphrases
  • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • systematic review
  • social media
  • health information
  • depressive symptoms
  • healthcare
  • meta analyses
  • randomized controlled trial
  • social support
  • physical activity