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

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 relat

SUBMITTER: Lobo EH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8791510 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature