Exploring the Use of a Facebook-Based Support Group for Caregivers of Children and Youth With Complex Care Needs: Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Katherine Jennifer Kelly Shelley Doucet Alison Luke Rima Azar William J Montelpare

Published in: JMIR pediatrics and parenting (2022)

These findings demonstrate that caregivers of children and youth with CCN seek geography-specific P2P support groups to meet informational and social support needs. This study contributes to the knowledge on how caregivers use Facebook groups to meet their support needs through moderate and passive engagement.

Keyphrases

social support
palliative care
young adults
social media
depressive symptoms
healthcare
mental health
physical activity
systematic review
quality improvement
pain management
chronic pain