Variations in Structure and Content of Online Social Networks for Patients With Diabetes
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Most patients, especially those with chronic illnesses, turn to social media and online sources for health information, peer connection, and greater involvement in care decisions.
“a growing majority of modern patients – particularly those with chronic conditions – are seeking out SM and other online sources to acquire health information, connect with others affected by similar conditions,4–6 and play a more active role in their healthcare decisions.”
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- Authors
- Shrank, W. H.
- Affiliations
- Harvard University (US)
- Corresponding author
- Shrank, William H.
- Venue
- Archives of Internal Medicine
- Publisher
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Published
- 2011-09-26
- Volume
- 171
- Issue
- 17
- Pages
- 1589
- ISSN
- 0003-9926 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2070408591
- Cited by
- 28
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2023: 1 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 3 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 4 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 3
- FWCI
- 5.96
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Archives of Internal Medicine (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- National Institutes of Health (5k23hl090505-02)
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (K23HL090505-01)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Social Sciences › Health › Social Media in Health Education
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Education
- Keywords
- social networking sites, diabetes mellitus, patient networks, social media use, network structure, network content
- MeSH terms
- Diabetes Mellitus, Humans, Social Support, Internet
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