Determinants of Engagement in Face-to-Face and Online Patient Support Groups

Determinants of Engagement in Face-to-Face and Online Patient Support Groups

Determinants of Engagement in Face-to-Face and Online Patient Support Groups

Cornelia F Van Uden-Kraan   1 , PhD ;   Constance HC Drossaert   2 , PhD ;   Erik Taal   2 , PhD ;   Willem M Smit   3 , MD, PhD ;   Hein J Bernelot Moens   4 , MD, PhD ;   Mart AFJ Van de Laar   2, 5 , MD, PhD

1 Department of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands

2 Institute for Behavioral Research, Department of Psychology, Health, Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands

3 Department of Internal Medicine, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, Netherlands

4 Department of Rheumalotogy, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Hengelo, Netherlands

5 Department of Rheumatology, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, Netherlands

Corresponding Author:

  • Constance HC Drossaert, PhD
  • Institute for Behavioral Research
  • Department of Psychology, Health, Technology
  • University of Twente
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  • Enschede, 7500 AE
  • Netherlands
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