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Table 1 Types of interventions delivery

From: The impact of eHealth group interventions on the mental, behavioral, and physical health of adults: a systematic review protocol

Intervention delivery

Included

Excluded

Videoconference

Participants can see and interact with each other in a synchronous way (e.g., skype)

Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication

Telephone conference

The intervention includes synchronous, live interaction between participants and facilitators

Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication

Text messages

Group text messaging

Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication

Mobile applications (apps)

The intervention app involves synchronous, live group communication

Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication

Virtual social networks (e.g., Facebook)

The intervention includes a synchronous group chat with live exchange between facilitator and participants

Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication

Websites and online communities

The intervention includes a synchronous group forum or chat with live exchange between facilitator and participants

Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication