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Table 1 Intervention description table

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%)