Health Union’s Published Research

Browse the full list below of research conducted by Health Union that has been accepted and published across peer-reviewed academic journals and conferences.
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Adaptive Engagement and Support in Online Health Communities

July 7, 2020

The peer-reviewed Journal of Medical Internet Research has published research from Health Union's online community model.

Omnipresence of scanxiety for patients with lung cancer and its impact on quality of life

December 18, 2019

It was found that a large majority of lung cancer patients surveyed reported experiencing scanxiety, with no significant differences in differing type of lung cancer, time since diagnosis, current stage, or scan frequency.

Assessing needs of men following prostate cancer treatment: An exploration of treatment regret

December 18, 2019

Findings from the study show that patients who are comfortable discussing all aspects of their situation with their healthcare professional report little to no treatment regret compared to all other respondents; supporting a correlation between treatment regret and relationship with healthcare professionals.

Gender disparities in sexual side effect discussions among healthcare professionals and bladder cancer patients

December 18, 2019

The results of the study displayed that of the respondents with bladder cancer who underwent surgery (n=312), 24% experienced sexual side effects and discussions regarding potential side effects on sex with an HCP occurred more frequently with male patients compared to female patients (n=309).

Living With Ankylosing Spondylitis: Jed F

December 18, 2019

In this podcast interview, Jed shares what his life is like with ankylosing spondylitis, how he was inspired to do advocacy work, and how advocacy has helped him cope with his own challenges.

Health Union to Present Poster on IBS at ACG’s Annual Meeting

October 24, 2022

The research reveals that 40% of survey respondents considered their condition severe and 55% considered their IBS moderate.

Health Union to Present Myasthenia Gravis Poster at AANEM Annual Meeting

September 20, 2022

The aim of Health Union’s research was to determine how using MG-specific community resources may impact patients’ perceptions of their health journey.

Chronic Pain Poster Presentation at 2021 AAPM Annual Meeting

April 22, 2021

Survey findings revealed that, of the 85% of respondents who regularly see HCPs to manage their pain, 53% have an annual household income less than $55,000.

Addressing Gaps As Telehealth Use Grows, Satisfaction Varies

March 1, 2021

At that time, 49% of respondents – all with chronic health conditions – had participated in a virtual visit with an HCP over the previous four months.

Health Union’s Published Research

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