Reddit as a Social Media Self-Management Tool for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Qualitative Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the widespread discussion of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-related topics on social media, these platforms play an important role in increasing our understanding of the needs, preferences, and experiences of patients living with IBD.

Objective

This study aims to develop an in-depth understanding of Reddit (Reddit, Inc) social media discussions related to individuals' experiences and perspectives living with and managing inflammatory bowel disease.

Methods

We identified threads on the r/IBD, r/Ulcerative Colitis, and r/CrohnsDisease subreddits between April 2022 and 2024 using a priori selected keywords to identify IBD-related experiences, perceptions, and needs. We used rapid qualitative analysis using preselected keywords (deductive) followed by f

SUBMITTER: Adeyemi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12316438 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature