ReviewCureus2024
Connecting Health and Technology: A Comprehensive Review of Social Media and Online Communities in Healthcare.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.
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Who cites it
10 citing papers in PubMed.
- China's new quality productive forces in healthcare: spatial disparities, dynamic evolution, and convergence.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Reddit Discussions During the 2022 Mpox Outbreak: Observational Analysis of Sentiment, Topics, and Audience Engagement.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
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- Preferred Social Media Platform for Rehabilitation Education Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.Cureus · 2026Article
- Radiology artificial intelligence for prioritized imaging and diagnosis of lung cancer: qualitative interview analysis of stakeholder perspectives in Northern Ireland.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Social media usage for health information among undergraduate students: a cross sectional study.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Exploring Empowerment in Online Support Communities for People Living With Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome: Qualitative Survey Study of User Experiences.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- A hybrid deep learning model for sentiment analysis of COVID-19 tweets with class balancing.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
This review provides an in-depth analysis of the intersection between health and technology, focusing specifically on social media's and online communities' role in healthcare. It explores the significance of these digital platforms in patient education, empowerment, and support, highlighting their potential to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Key findings are synthesized by examining existing literature, including the wide-reaching impact of social media on health information dissemination and the value of online communities in facilitating peer support. However, privacy concerns and misinformation are also addressed, emphasizing the need for careful consideration and strategic implementation of these technologies. The implications for healthcare practice and research are discussed, with recommendations for future actions and priorities outlined. Overall, this review underscores the transformative potential of social media and online communities in reshaping the healthcare landscape. It also highlights the importance of ethical and responsible use to maximize benefits.
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