ReviewJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2017
Social media for breast cancer survivors: a literature review.
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- Toxic Relationships Described by People With Breast Cancer on Reddit: Topic Modeling Study.JMIR cancer · 2024Article
- Use and impact of virtual resources for peer support by young adults living with cancer: A systematic review.Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique · 2024Article
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- Self-help management of patients undergoing chemotherapy: analysis of the online forum of the women's self-help association against cancer.Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan) · 2023Article
- Previvorship Posting: Why Breast Cancer Previvors Share Their Stories on Social Media.Health communication · 2023Article
- WLCD: a dataset of lifestyle in relation with women's cancer.BMC research notes · 2023Article
- The Role of Social Media in Breast Cancer Care and Survivorship: A Narrative Review.Breast care (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Keeping a Breast with Social Media: "Le Marteau Sans Maître?"Breast care (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Lifestyle factors in Black female breast cancer survivors-Descriptive results from an online pilot study.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Perspectives of People With Cancer or Hereditary Cancer Risk on the Use and Value of Online Peer Support.Journal of patient-centered research and reviews · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeSocial media may offer support to individuals who are navigating the complex and challenging experience of cancer. A growing body of literature has been published over the last decade exploring the ways cancer survivors utilize social media. This study aims to provide a systematic synthesis of the current literature in order to inform cancer health communication practice and cancer survivorship research.
methodsUsing PRISMA guidelines, four electronic databases were searched to retrieve publications on breast cancer and social media published between 2005 and 2015. The final sample included 98 publications (13 commentaries and reviews, 47 descriptive studies, and 38 intervention studies). Intervention studies were assessed for key features and outcome measures. Studies utilizing content analysis were further evaluated qualitatively.
resultsOnline support groups were the most commonly studied platform, followed by interactive message boards and web forums. Limited research focuses on non-Caucasian populations. Psychosocial well-being was the most commonly measured outcome of interest. While social media engagement was assessed, few standardized measures were identified. Content analyses of social media interactions were prevalent, though few articles linked content to health outcomes.
conclusionsThe current literature highlights the impact and potential utility of social media for breast cancer survivors. Future studies should consider connecting social media engagement and content to psychosocial, behavioral, and physical health outcomes. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Online groups and communities may improve the well-being of breast cancer survivors by providing opportunities to engage with wider social networks, connect with others navigating similar cancer experiences, and obtain cancer-related information. Researchers should consider the potential role of social media in addressing the unmet needs of breast cancer survivors, and particularly the implications for clinical and public health practice.
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