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Online health communities

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Jan Marco Leimeister,

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CHI EA '06: CHI '06 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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https://doi.org/10.1145/1125451.1125549

Published: 21 April 2006 Publication History

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Online health communities provide a means for patients and their families to learn about an illness, seek and offer support, and connect with others in similar circumstances. They are supported by a variety of technologies (e.g., email lists, forums, chat rooms) and are hosted by patients, advocacy groups, medical organizations, and corporations. They raise difficult design challenges because of the wide variability of members' medical expertise, the severity of problems due to misinformation, and the need for emotional support. The importance of on-line health communities is evidenced by their popularity, as well as the significant impact they have on the lives of their members. This Special Interest Group (SIG) will explore current trends in online health communities, as well as discuss the socio-technical design challenges and opportunities that they afford.

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CHI EA '06: CHI '06 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems

April 2006

1914 pages

ISBN:1595932984

DOI:10.1145/1125451

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Google, USA

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