Social media use in healthcare: a systematic review of effects on patients and on their relationship with healthcare professionals

E Smailhodzic, W Hooijsma, A Boonstra… - BMC health services …, 2016 - Springer
Background Since the emergence of social media in 2004, a growing percentage of patients
use this technology for health related reasons. To reflect on the alleged beneficial and …

The emerging diabetes online community

ME Hilliard, KM Sparling, J Hitchcock… - Current diabetes …, 2015 - ingentaconnect.com
Background: Diabetes self-management is complex and demanding, and isolation and
burnout are common experiences. The Internet provides opportunities for people with …

Young adults' experiences of seeking online information about diabetes and mental health in the age of social media

G Fergie, S Hilton, K Hunt - Health Expectations, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background The Internet is a primary source of health information for many. Since
the widespread adoption of social media, user‐generated health‐related content has …

[HTML][HTML] Patients' use of social media for diabetes self-care: systematic review

A Elnaggar, V Ta Park, SJ Lee, M Bender… - Journal of medical …, 2020 - jmir.org
Background Patient engagement with diabetes self-care is critical to reducing morbidity and
mortality. Social media is one form of digital health that is available for diabetes self-care …

[HTML][HTML] Perception of peer advice in online health communities: Access to lay expertise

J Rueger, W Dolfsma, R Aalbers - Social Science & Medicine, 2021 - Elsevier
When seeking advice online about health concerns, forums dedicated to medical themes
are increasingly becoming an appreciated source of information for many individuals. In …

YouTube as a source of medical information about spinal cord stimulation

B Langford, WM Hooten, S D'Souza… - … : Technology at the …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Social media platforms may play an important role in the dissemination of
medical information on interventional pain procedures. This cross-sectional study …

Psychology, technology, and diabetes management.

LA Gonder-Frederick, JA Shepard… - American …, 2016 - psycnet.apa.org
Use of technology in diabetes management is rapidly advancing and has the potential to
help individuals with diabetes achieve optimal glycemic control. Over the past 40 years …

Impact of digital health interventions for adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus on health literacy: a systematic review

AN Naef, C Wilhelm, H Tezcan-Güntekin… - BMC Endocrine …, 2023 - Springer
Background Evidence shows that living with diabetes mellitus type 1 (T1DM) in adolescent
age is particularly challenging and difficult to manage. A high level of health literacy is …

[HTML][HTML] Use of commonly available technologies for diabetes information and self-management among adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their parents: a web …

SE Vaala, KK Hood, L Laffel, YA Kumah-Crystal… - Interactive journal of …, 2015 - i-jmr.org
Background: For individuals with Type 1 diabetes (T1D), following a complicated daily
medical regimen is critical to maintaining optimal health. Adolescents in particular struggle …

Understanding the sustained use of online health communities from a self‐determination perspective

Y Zhang - Journal of the Association for Information Science …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Sustained use of an information source is sometimes important for achieving an individual's
long‐term goals, such as learning and self‐development. It is even more important for users …