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Utilization of social media communities for caregiver information support in stroke recovery: An analysis of content and interactions
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posted on 2022-01-01, 00:00 authored by Elton Henry Savio Lobo, Tara JohnsonTara Johnson, Anne Frølich, Finn Kensing, Lene J Rasmussen, Sarah HoskingSarah Hosking, Amy T Page, Trish LivingstonTrish Livingston, Shariful IslamShariful Islam, John Grundy, Mohamed AbdelrazekMohamed AbdelrazekBackground
Caregivers often use the internet to access information related to stroke care to improve preparedness, thereby reducing uncertainty and enhancing the quality of care.
Method
Social media communities used by caregivers of people affected by stroke were identified using popular keywords searched for using Google. Communities were filtered based on their ability to provide support to caregivers. Data from the included communities were extracted and analysed to determine the content and level of interaction.
Results
There was a significant rise in the use of social media by caregivers of people affected by stroke. The most popular social media communities were charitable and governmental organizations with the highest user interaction–this was for topics related to stroke prevention, signs and symptoms, and caregiver self-care delivered through video-based resources.
Conclusion
Findings show the ability of social media to support stroke caregiver needs and practices that should be considered to increase their interaction and support.
Caregivers often use the internet to access information related to stroke care to improve preparedness, thereby reducing uncertainty and enhancing the quality of care.
Method
Social media communities used by caregivers of people affected by stroke were identified using popular keywords searched for using Google. Communities were filtered based on their ability to provide support to caregivers. Data from the included communities were extracted and analysed to determine the content and level of interaction.
Results
There was a significant rise in the use of social media by caregivers of people affected by stroke. The most popular social media communities were charitable and governmental organizations with the highest user interaction–this was for topics related to stroke prevention, signs and symptoms, and caregiver self-care delivered through video-based resources.
Conclusion
Findings show the ability of social media to support stroke caregiver needs and practices that should be considered to increase their interaction and support.
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PLoS OneVolume
17Issue
1Article number
e0262919Pagination
1 - 19Publisher
Public Library of ScienceLocation
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1932-6203eISSN
1932-6203Language
engPublication classification
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