“Social media groups are playing an important role in creating a safe, non-judgmental environment for patients and caregivers to connect and share, and are evolving the definition of a traditional
patient support group and patient group.
[…] As approaches to patient collaboration progress, the value and role of patient-driven, social media-based communities need to be recognized and incorported into comprehensive strategies to address ongoing gaps in lung cancer education, awareness, support, research, and advocacy.”
The Role of Social Media as a Platform for Patient-Led Support Groups – Bradley MA et al
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtho.2022.07.124
