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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 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedHand RK, Kenne D, Wolfram TM
Assessing the viability of social media for disseminating evidence-based nutrition practice guideline through content analysis of twitter messages and health professional interviews: an observational study.
This study explored the potential for social media dissemination of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guideline (EBNPG) for Heart Failure (HF). ). It found that interview participants believed that social media was a useful way to gather professional information. They did not believe that social media was useful for communicating with patients.
AHRQ-funded; HS021953.
Citation: Hand RK, Kenne D, Wolfram TM .
Assessing the viability of social media for disseminating evidence-based nutrition practice guideline through content analysis of twitter messages and health professional interviews: an observational study.
J Med Internet Res 2016 Nov 15;18(11):e295. doi: 10.2196/jmir.5811.
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Keywords: Social Media, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Heart Disease and Health, Nutrition
Saffran K, Fitzsimmons-Craft EE, Kass AE
Facebook usage among those who have received treatment for an eating disorder in a group setting.
The researchers explored Facebook use among individuals with a history of receiving treatment for an eating disorder (ED) in a group setting. They found that interactions on Facebook could affect patients' recovery and potential for relapse, suggesting that it may be helpful for treatment providers to discuss Facebook use and its potential benefits and drawbacks with patients preparing for discharge from group treatment.
AHRQ-funded; HS000078.
Citation: Saffran K, Fitzsimmons-Craft EE, Kass AE .
Facebook usage among those who have received treatment for an eating disorder in a group setting.
Int J Eat Disord 2016 Aug;49(8):764-77. doi: 10.1002/eat.22567.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Lifestyle Changes, Nutrition, Social Media