Global Perspectives on Health Communication in the Age of Social Media
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Patient Care, Health Care Delivery, Computers, Internet
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781522537182 | |
| Publisher: | IGI Global | Publication: | February 9, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Medical Information Science Reference | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781522537182 |
| Publisher: | IGI Global |
| Publication: | February 9, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Medical Information Science Reference |
| Language: | English |
Numerous studies suggest that people with a variety of health concerns are increasingly turning to online networks for social support. As a result, the number of online support communities has risen over the past two decades. Global Perspectives on Health Communication in the Age of Social Media is a critical scholarly resource that examines the illness and pain-and-suffering narrative of health communication. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as social networks, patient empowerment, and e-health, this book is geared towards professionals and researchers in health informatics as well as students, practitioners, clinicians, and academics.
Numerous studies suggest that people with a variety of health concerns are increasingly turning to online networks for social support. As a result, the number of online support communities has risen over the past two decades. Global Perspectives on Health Communication in the Age of Social Media is a critical scholarly resource that examines the illness and pain-and-suffering narrative of health communication. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as social networks, patient empowerment, and e-health, this book is geared towards professionals and researchers in health informatics as well as students, practitioners, clinicians, and academics.
