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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedNarayanaswami P, Gronseth G, Dubinsky R
The impact of social media on dissemination and implementation of clinical practice guidelines: a longitudinal observational study.
The researchers’ aim was to develop and evaluate an innovative dissemination strategy by adding social media-based dissemination methods to traditional methods for the clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) “Complementary and alternative medicine in multiple sclerosis.” They found that social media-based dissemination methods did not confer additional benefit over print-, email-, and Internet-based methods in increasing CPG awareness and changing intent in physicians or patients.
AHRQ-funded; HS022004.
Citation: Narayanaswami P, Gronseth G, Dubinsky R .
The impact of social media on dissemination and implementation of clinical practice guidelines: a longitudinal observational study.
J Med Internet Res 2015 Aug 13;17(8):e193. doi: 10.2196/jmir.4414..
Keywords: Communication, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Social Media, Implementation
Shoup JA, Wagner NM, Kraus CR
Development of an interactive social media tool for parents with concerns about vaccines.
The researchers describe a process for designing, building, and evaluating a theory-driven social media intervention tool to help reduce parental concerns about vaccination. Based on focus groups, interviews, and usability evaluations, they made revisions to the tool’s content, design, functionality, and overall look and feel. They concluded that engaging parents at all stages of development is critical when designing a tool to address concerns about childhood vaccines.
AHRQ-funded; HS021492; HS019760.
Citation: Shoup JA, Wagner NM, Kraus CR .
Development of an interactive social media tool for parents with concerns about vaccines.
Health Educ Behav 2015 Jun;42(3):302-12. doi: 10.1177/1090198114557129..
Keywords: Vaccination, Social Media, Health Information Technology (HIT), Education: Patient and Caregiver
Guillory J, Chang P, Henderson CR
Piloting a text message-based social support intervention for patients with chronic pain: establishing feasibility and preliminary efficacy.
This pilot study examined the effectiveness of a short message service (SMS) text message–based social support intervention through mobile technology for pain attenuation and improving positive affect in a sample of patients with chronic noncancer pain. Findings show that this novel social support intervention reduced perceptions of pain and pain interference and improved positive affect among patients randomized to the intervention condition.
AHRQ-funded; HS020648.
Citation: Guillory J, Chang P, Henderson CR .
Piloting a text message-based social support intervention for patients with chronic pain: establishing feasibility and preliminary efficacy.
Clin J Pain 2015 Jun;31(6):548-56. doi: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000193..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Chronic Conditions, Health Information Technology (HIT), Social Media
Mohd Roffeei SH, Abdullah N, Basar SK
Seeking social support on Facebook for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
This study examined the types of social support messages exchanged between parents and/or caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) who communicate via Facebook. It found that the highest percentage of messages offered dealt with informational support (30.7 percent) followed by emotional support (27.8 percent). Network and esteem support messages were responsible for 20.97 percent and 20.2 percent, respectively.
AHRQ-funded; HS018809.
Citation: Mohd Roffeei SH, Abdullah N, Basar SK .
Seeking social support on Facebook for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
Int J Med Inform 2015 May;84(5):375-85. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2015.01.015..
Keywords: Social Media, Children/Adolescents, Caregiving, Telehealth, Autism