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Digital Platform Uses for Help and Support Seeking of Parents With Children Affected by Disabilities: Scoping Review.

Oliver GruebnerAfua AdjekumAnna HugSuzanne ElayanMartin SykoraEmiliano AlbaneseJohn A NaslundMarkus WolfMaria Caiata ZuffereyMichael von Rhein
Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2022)
This review showed that limited scientifically sound knowledge exists on digital platform use and needs in the context of disabling conditions in children, as the evidence consists mostly of exploratory studies. We could highlight that affected families seek information and support from digital platforms, as health care systems seem to be insufficient for satisfying knowledge and support needs through traditional channels.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • young adults
  • high throughput
  • health information
  • social media