Use of Social Network Sites for Communication Among Health Professionals: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although much research has been done investigating the roles of social network sites (SNSs) in linking patients and health professionals, there is a lack of information about their uses, benefits, and limitations in connecting health professions only for professional communication.

Objective

This review aimed to examine the utilization of SNSs for communication among health professionals in (1) frontline clinical practice, (2) professional networks, and (3) education and training to identify areas for future health communication research.

Methods

This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines. A systematic search of the literature published in the last 10 years (January 1, 2007, to March 1, 2017) was p

SUBMITTER: Chan WS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5895921 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature