Social media platforms provide a valuable space for patients with shared health conditions to connect, support each others self-care, exchange advice, and influence each others healthcare decisions through suggestions and recommendations.
bstract Social media has become a vital part of global communication, with increasing relevance in the healthcare sector. This study systematically examines the benefits, drawbacks, enablers and barriers of social media use in healthcare to inform best practices and policy development.
Objective: The study aimed to understand the use of social media and its impact on healthcare delivery among nurses at a specific hospital. Methodology: A mixed-method approach was adopted, combining both quantitative and qualitative data.
Discover how social media in healthcare is transforming patient engagement, education, and crisis communication for providers and organizations.
Unfortunately, the systematic reviews also identified key areas in which social media can be detrimental to patients, including diminished subjective well-being, loss of privacy, being targeted for promotion, and addiction to social media.
