In Their Own Words: Experiences of Caregivers of Adults With Cancer as Expressed on Social Media.
Rosaleen Duggan BloomSusan BeckWen-Ying S ChouMaija ReblinLee EllingtonPublished in: Oncology nursing forum (2020)
Nurses often recommend using social media as a communication strategy for patients with cancer and their caregivers. The findings from this study provide potential guidance nurses may wish to offer caregivers. For example, nurses may talk with caregivers about how and what to post regarding treatment decisions. In addition, nurses can provide support for caregivers struggling with when and how often to communicate on social media.