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Communities and Web 2.0

Online Health Communities: Benefits, Privacy Concerns and a Shift in the Traditional Patient-Physician Dynamic

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Curtin University NET204 Abstract This paper discusses the growth and impact of Online Health Communities (OHCs) on the daily lives of people living with chronic health conditions. Drawing on research from diverse scholarly perspectives, this paper deliberates on the extent to which affordances of associated Web 2.0 technologies have enabled individuals to seek and share… Continue reading Online Health Communities: Benefits, Privacy Concerns and a Shift in the Traditional Patient-Physician Dynamic

Communities and Web 2.0

Are online cancer communities able to provide important, necessary emotional support to cancer patients and their families?

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Abstract Online cancer communities provide important emotional and social support to cancer patients and their family and friends due to the fact that users can consult with others throughout the world, both in real time and asynchronously, from the comfort of their home, in order to discuss all aspects associated with their cancer while maintaining… Continue reading Are online cancer communities able to provide important, necessary emotional support to cancer patients and their families?