From: Peer support for people with chronic conditions: a systematic review of reviews
Intervention components | Number of reviews |
---|---|
Education | 13 (42%) |
Self-management | 9 (29%) |
Discussion | 7 (23%) |
Reciprocally giving support to others | 7 (23%) |
Sharing personal experiences | 6 (19%) |
Unspecified social support | 6 (19%) |
Medications advice/ adherence | 5 (16%) |
Emotional support | 4 (13%) |
Activity scheduling/ planning leisure activities | 3 (10%) |
Addressing unspecified psychosocial issues | 3 (10%) |
Cognitive techniques | 3 (10%) |
Community outreach | 3 (10%) |
Encouragement | 3 (10%) |
Goal setting | 3 (10%) |
Mentoring | 3 (10%) |
Modelled recovery | 3 (10%) |
Addressing physical health concerns | 2 (6%) |
Counselling | 2 (6%) |
Exercise | 2 (6%) |
Monitoring condition/ symptoms | 2 (6%) |
Psychoeducation | 2 (6%) |
Strategic thinking | 2 (6%) |
Talking Circles (native American cultural discussion facilitation) | 2 (6%) |
Unspecified psychological support | 2 (6%) |
Answered patient questions | 1 (3%) |
Bullying support | 1 (3%) |
Coping skills | 1 (3%) |
Decision making | 1 (3%) |
Developing relationships | 1 (3%) |
Emphasise personal achievement | 1 (3%) |
Encouraging contact with clinicians | 1 (3%) |
Lifestyle change exercises | 1 (3%) |
Low-level advice | 1 (3%) |
Lead group activities | 1 (3%) |
Mindfulness | 1 (3%) |
Motivational support | 1 (3%) |
Needs assessment | 1 (3%) |
Outings for social integration and networking | 1 (3%) |
Problem-solving | 1 (3%) |
Recognising trauma | 1 (3%) |
Relaxation techniques | 1 (3%) |
Smoking cessation counselling | 1 (3%) |
Unspecified behavioural change | 1 (3%) |
Unspecified practical support | 1 (3%) |
Ways of taking action | 1 (3%) |