The Facebook effect

Authors:
CAMMACK Vickie, BYRNE Kerry
Journal article citation:
Health Service Journal, 123(6370),11 October 2013, pp.28-29.
Publisher:
Emap Healthcare

Social networking technology is making it easier for patients' friends and family to provide support. Tyze a private social platform which has been developed in Canada, is one example. It consists of a shared calender, a messaging system and a 'CareWall' where stories and updates can be posted. Two users of the system are briefly profiled and the benefits they get from the system explained. (Original abstract)

Subject terms:
social networks, social media, information technology, mental health problems, service users, physical illness, carers;
Link:
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ISSN print:
0952-2271

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