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Published on in Vol 27 (2025)

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Evaluating Peer Online Forums to Support Health: Ethical and Practical Challenges

Evaluating Peer Online Forums to Support Health: Ethical and Practical Challenges

Evaluating Peer Online Forums to Support Health: Ethical and Practical Challenges

Authors of this article:

Fiona Lobban1 Author Orcid Image ;   Neil Caton1 Author Orcid Image ;   Zoe Glossop1 Author Orcid Image ;   Jade Haines2 Author Orcid Image ;   Gemma Hayward3 Author Orcid Image ;   Connor Heapy1 Author Orcid Image ;   Rose Johnston1 Author Orcid Image ;   Steve Jones1 Author Orcid Image ;   Chris Lodge1 Author Orcid Image ;   Karen Machin4 Author Orcid Image ;   Paul Marshall1 Author Orcid Image ;   Tamara Rakic1 Author Orcid Image ;   Paul Rayson5 Author Orcid Image ;   Heather Robinson1 Author Orcid Image ;   Elena Semino6 Author Orcid Image ;   John Vidler5 Author Orcid Image
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Fiona Lobban   1 , PhD ;   Neil Caton   1 , BA ;   Zoe Glossop   1 , MSc ;   Jade Haines   2 , BSc ;   Gemma Hayward   3 ;   Connor Heapy   1 , PhD ;   Rose Johnston   1 , MSc ;   Steve Jones   1 , PhD ;   Chris Lodge   1 , MSc ;   Karen Machin   4 , MPhil, PhD ;   Paul Marshall   1 , PhD ;   Tamara Rakic   1 , PhD ;   Paul Rayson   5 , PhD ;   Heather Robinson   1 , PhD ;   Elena Semino   6 , PhD ;   John Vidler   5 , PhD

1 Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Division of Health Research, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom

2 IT Corporate Services, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Bracknell, United Kingdom

3 IM&T Division, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Bracknell, United Kingdom

4 Independent Researcher, St Helens, United Kingdom

5 School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom

6 Linguistics and English Language, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom

Corresponding Author:

  • Fiona Lobban, PhD
  • Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Division of Health Research
  • Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University
  • HiOne Building, Fisher Drive
  • Lancaster LA1 4AT
  • United Kingdom
  • Phone: 44 0152452218
  • Email: f.lobban@lancaster.ac.uk