Methods: We conducted a rapid response overview of systematic reviews. We used a
sensitive search strategy to identify systematic reviews and included those that focussed on …

This article reviews literature on online support groups/communities for individuals facing
health concerns. Specifically, the article focuses on predictors of online support …

The Intervention Mapping bible, updated with new theory, trends, and cases Planning
Health Promotion Programs is the" bible" of the field, guiding students and practitioners …

Social network sites (SNSs) like Twitter continue to attract users, many of whom turn to these
spaces for social support for serious illnesses like cancer. Building on literature that …

Background: The emergence of social media is providing an alternative avenue for
information exchange and opinion formation on health-related issues. Collective discourse …

Chronic diseases are nowadays the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide,
being largely promoted by unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. Indeed, sedentariness, poor diet …

Online communities can promote illness recovery and improve well-being in the cases of
many kinds of illnesses. However, for challenging mental health condition like anorexia …

Post–intensive care syndrome, a condition defined by new or worsening impairment in
cognition, mental health, and physical function after critical illness, has emerged in the past …

The evolution of information technologies enables new forms of communication and
facilitates the emergence of different types of virtual communities, such as social networks …

Background There is increasing recognition of the I nternet's potential role in providing
information and support for people living with long‐term conditions. However, how young …