Bmc Med
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Improving engagement with healthcare in hepatitis C: a randomised controlled trial of a peer support intervention.
Peer support can enable patient engagement with healthcare services, particularly for marginalised populations. In this randomised controlled trial, the efficacy of a peer support intervention at promoting successful engagement with clinical services for chronic hepatitis C was assessed. ⋯ Peer support can improve the engagement of patients with chronic HCV with healthcare services.