Exploring the opinions and perspectives of general practitioners towards the use of social networking sites for concussion management Research Completed

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Exploring the opinions and perspectives of general practitioners towards the use of social networking sites for concussion management

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Osman Ahmed , John Sullivan, Anthony Schneiders, Sam Moon, Paul McCrory

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University of Otago

Publication Year

2013

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JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

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Osman Ahmed, Centre for Physiotherapy Research, University of Otago, osman.ahmed@otago.ac.nz

 

Abstract

Social networking sites (SNSs) are increasingly being used for health-related pur­poses. Many patients now use sites such as Facebook to discuss symptoms, seek support, and search for advice on health conditions, including concussion. Innovative methods of delivering health information using these technologies are starting to emerge and it is important to seek the input of key stakeholder groups (including general practitioners) to establish their feasibility and to highlight areas of concern. This study aimed to seek the opinions of general practitioners towards the use of SNSs in concus­sion management.

Keywords: concussion, social media, diagnosis

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