41 Review of social network intervention studies 2 Table 2. Characteristics of social network interventions. Study Intervention (n) Control (n) Intervention group Control group Authors’ definition of intervention group Intervention type* Intervention caregiver Personal network involvement Duration (months) Ali et al. (2021) 8 8 SNI passive Befriending: the purpose of the befriending relationship was to provide emotional support and to facilitate access to activities in the community. individual; volunteer linking volunteer no 6 Alvarez-Jimenez et al. (2021) 63 63 TAU+SNI TAU TAU + horyzons application: online social therapy (MOST) model, which integrates interactive online therapy, peer-to-peer online social networking, peer moderation, and expert support. individual and group combined; clinical intervention; mutual help/ self-help peer supporter; professional no 18 Chinman et al. (2001) 79 79 TAU+SNI TAU TAU + peer support-based program: engaging supportive peer relationships in the community as an alternative to rehospitalization; providing aid in the context of supportive social relationships. individual and group combined; mutual help/ self-help peer supporter no 3 Craig et al. (2004) 23 20 TAU+SNI TAU TAU + health case assistance: befriending; encouraging social activities and focusing on the social care aspects of client needs. individual and group combined; volunteer linking peer supporter no 12
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