Utilization of social media communities for caregiver information support in stroke recovery: An analysis of content and interactions

Lobo, Elton H. and Johnson, Tara and Frølich, Anne and Kensing, Finn and Rasmussen, Lene J. and Hosking, Sarah M. and Page, Amy T. and Livingston, Patricia M. and Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful and Grundy, John and Abdelrazek, Mohamed and Renjith, Vishnu (2022) Utilization of social media communities for caregiver information support in stroke recovery: An analysis of content and interactions. PLOS ONE, 17 (1). e0262919. ISSN 1932-6203

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Abstract

Background
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.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Eurolib Press > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 12 Jan 2023 07:10
Last Modified: 02 Jul 2024 12:34
URI: http://info.submit4journal.com/id/eprint/961

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