Online Social Support for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis : A Thematic Analysis of Messages Posted to a Virtual Support Community

BACKGROUND: Currently with the emergence of the Internet, patients have an opportunity to exchange social support online. However, little attention has been devoted to different dimensions of online social support exchanged in virtual support communities for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS)

Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:International journal of community based nursing and midwifery. - 2014. - 4(2016), 3 vom: 23. Juli, Seite 188-98
1. Verfasser: Shavazi, Masoumeh Abbasi (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Morowatisharifabad, Mohammad Ali, Shavazi, Mohammad Taghi Abbasi, Mirzaei, Masoud, Ardekani, Ali Mellat
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2016
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:International journal of community based nursing and midwifery
Schlagworte:Journal Article Internet Multiple sclerosis Self-help groups Social support