The use of social network analysis in social support and care: a systematic scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent decades, the literature on Social Network Analysis and health has experienced a significant increase. Disease transmission, health behavior, organizational networks, social capital, and social support are among the different health areas where Social Network Analysis has been applied. The current epidemiological trend is characterized by a progressive increase in the population's ageing and the incidence of long-term conditions. Thus, it seems relevant to highlight the importance of social support and care systems to guarantee the coverage of health and social needs within the context of acute illness, chronic disease, and disability for patients and their carers. Thus, the main aim is to identify, categorize, summarize, synthesize, and map existing knowledge,

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Pena R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8751069 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature