The Role of Online Support Communities

2009118 citationsJournal Article

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Shereene Z. Idriss · Partners HealthCare Connected Health

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Our data demonstrate that psoriasis virtual communities offer users both a valuable educational resource and a source of psychological and social support. Such benefits could be further enhanced by physician engagement within these communities.

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Health Literacy and Information Accessibility Mental Health and Patient Involvement HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

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Published in: Archives of Dermatology

Volume 145, Issue 1, pp. 46-51

DOI: 10.1001/archdermatol.2008.529

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