Why should I consult? The impact of social support on patient consultation in online healthcare communities

The COVID-19 epidemic put the traditional healthcare system and offline consultation method under strain. Patient consultations through online healthcare communities (OHCs) provide patients and physicians with a more convenient and secure route. Based on the social support theory, this study explore...

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Main Authors: Xiaochen Liu, Zhen Xu, Xintao Yu, Tetsuaki Oda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.993088/full