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- Title
What social media tell us about the information needs of patients with a left ventricular assist device.
- Authors
Trenta, Alessia Martina; Ausili, Davide
- Abstract
The article focuses on the information needs of patients with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as identified through social media forums. Topics include the uncertainty and confusion surrounding LVAD implantation, the challenges of self-care management for these patients, and the importance of social support and peer interactions in providing emotional and practical guidance.
- Subjects
LEFT heart ventricle; SOCIAL media; PSYCHOLOGY of cardiac patients; HEALTH self-care; HEART assist devices; HEALTH; INFORMATION resources; UNCERTAINTY; INFORMATION needs; HEALTH behavior; COGNITION disorders; SOCIAL support
- Publication
European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2024, Vol 23, Issue 8, pe185
- ISSN
1474-5151
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1093/eurjcn/zvae110