Peer-to-peer systems have gained widespread popularity for supporting resource location and distribution applications. To response to this, a number of peer-to-peer network architectures have been developed, each supporting a subset of application types, though no unifying P2P network architecture has emerged that is suitable for supporting today’s diverse peer-to-peer systems. The heterogeneou...

background: type 1 diabetes is one of the chronic metabolic disorders among children and adolescents. peers are also important units in diabetes management through adolescence. this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of peer-based intervention in managing type 1 diabetes mellitus among children and adolescents.   methods: searching articles published prior to december 2013 in pubmed, web...

BACKGROUND Peer support may improve breastfeeding rates but the evidence is inconclusive. Previous studies and reviews recommend trials in different healthcare settings. AIM To test if a specified programme of peer support affects the initiation and/or the duration of breastfeeding. DESIGN OF STUDY A two-group randomised controlled trial of peer support for breastfeeding with evaluation of ...

OBJECTIVE Peer-delivered services have burgeoned, and evidence of the effectiveness of peer support is increasing. However, the potential benefits to peer support specialists (PSSs) themselves are not as well understood. The authors conducted a survey of PSSs to examine potential benefits. METHODS A survey instrument was developed and refined and sent anonymously via the Internet to PSSs who ...