What is it about?
This innovative study provided a unique opportunity to explore how a form of social media (illness blog) affects family caregivers.
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Why is it important?
As the use of social media increases, it is imperative to understand the experiences of those who are involved with social media and communication about issues during serious advanced illnesses.
Perspectives
This article discusses the experiences of family caregivers with their loved one's illness blog. This study launches more investigation on the effects of social media with regard to family caregivers and family interactions during serious advanced illness.
Dr Dana Hansen
Kent State University
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This page is a summary of: The Caregiver’s Experience With an Illness Blog, Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, October 2016, Wolters Kluwer Health,
DOI: 10.1097/njh.0000000000000276.
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