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July 30, 2025Psychosocial InterventionOpen Access

Peer Support in Chronic Conditions from the Peer Supporters’ Perspective: A Systematic Review

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ABAnnika BraunBLBernd LöweNUNatalie Uhlenbusch

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Overview

Systematic review reveals benefits and challenges of peer support in chronic conditions, highlighting the importance of peer supporters' experiences.

Key Points

  • MAIN FINDING: Peer supporters reported benefits such as personal growth, social inclusion, and skill development.
  • KEY EVIDENCE: Out of 9,144 papers, 72 were included, with diverse experiences categorized by benefits and challenges.
  • APPROACH: A systematic search included quantitative and qualitative studies; data were synthesized using metaethnography.
  • SIGNIFICANCE: Understanding peer supporters' perspectives is crucial for optimizing peer support programs and improving chronic care.

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Braun et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0945e6551bb0af8ceef6https://doi.org/10.5093/pi2025a14
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