One issue often overlooked in the psychological management of chronic diseases is the large component of patient-directed care -- a component that requires behavioral change, and which is often conducted in social isolation. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in modern society -- and one of the most isolating. Thousands of people with diabetes are dealing with these issues by joining diabetes-oriented social networks.
The presentation discussed the role of online communities and social networks as part of the informal social and psychological support network that is helping people with diabetes overcome feelings of social isolation and take a more proactive role in the management of their condition.
Go to the full PowerPoint presentation (some slides may have been skipped during the live presentation).
Check out the slides used for the poster presentation.
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These communities came up during a search for "diabetes" on Ning and a search for "diabetes social networks" on Google
While most of these discuss professional-based intervention, certain aspects apply to peer-based communities as well.
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The Role of Online Communities in Diabetes Management. August 09, 2011.
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