Accessing support and empowerment online: The experiences of individuals with diabetes.
Ellen BradyJulia SegarCaroline SandersPublished in: Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy (2017)
The findings indicate that forums can play a valuable role in aiding and motivating individuals in the daily management diabetes and highlight how this support is used to complement formal health services. However, more work needs to be carried out to determine to explore when and under what circumstances online support may be particularly beneficial to those with long-term conditions.