Evaluation of an online peer support network for adolescents with chronic kidney disease

Journal of Technology in Human Services

Volumn 27, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 23-33

  Nicholas, David B ^a   Picone, Gail ^b   Vigneux, Annette ^b   McCormick, Kelly ^c   Mantulak, Andrew ^d   McClure, Michelle ^e   MacCulloch, Radha ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

^b HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN   (Canada)

^c MCMASTER CHILDREN S HOSPITAL   (Canada)

^d CHILDREN S HOSPITAL OF WESTERN ONTARIO   (Canada)

^e Ability Online Support Network   (Canada)

Author keywords

Adolescents; Chronic kidney disease; Online support

Indexed keywords

EID: 61449156351     PISSN: 15228835     EISSN: 15228991     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15228830802462063     Document Type: Conference Paper

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