Study: Facebook support group increases patient engagement, satisfaction

Social media, and Facebook groups in particular, could be a helpful tool for increasing patient engagement and satisfaction, according to a study published in Surgery. “In this qualitative pilot study, we have found that incorporation of [social media] into clinical practice using Facebook is not only feasible but can provide a substantial benefit to patients, with 95 percent of survey respondents reporting that the Facebook group had an overall positive impact on their care,” the authors of the study wrote.

18 Dec 2017 ... Social media, and Facebook groups in particular, could be a helpful tool for increasing patient engagement and satisfaction, according to a ...

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