Online health communities (OHCs) are spaces where people gather for informational and
emotional support around specific medical conditions and concerns. Although OHCs are an …

Over the years online health communities (OHCs) have become an important source of
information regarding health management and a place for social interaction and emotional …

This paper presents a systematic review of online health communities (OHCs) published
between 2009 and 2020 in the ACM Digital Library. Aiming to consolidate the current issues …

The ever-growing volume of information within online health communities (OHCs) presents
an urgent need for new solutions that improve the efficiency of information organization and …

Many researchers and practitioners use online health communities (OHCs) to influence
health behavior and provide patients with social support. One of the biggest challenges in …

Background Online health communities (OHC) can be a powerful tool to facilitate
communication among patients, professionals and family members who live with or care for …

Objectives: The Internet and social media are revolutionizing how social support is
exchanged and perceived, making online health communities (OHCs) one of the most …

Background The effectiveness of online health communities (OHCs) for improving outcomes
for health care consumers, health professionals, and health services has already been well …

As online health communities (OHCs) grow, users find it challenging to properly search,
read, and contribute to the community because of its overwhelming content. Our goal is to …

Online health communities can offer a range of diverse personal health expertise and
experiences, yet gathering relevant health information is a significant challenge for members …