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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Using qualitative analysis to assess a model of support for online health communities for people living with chronic health conditions
This analysis suggests that the structural elements of the online health community model, including active site moderation, support high levels of community engagement and information sharing and mutual support of OHC participants.
Differentiating characteristics of patients seeking a second opinion: A survey on non-small cell lung cancer patients
The findings of this study suggest that regardless of the diagnosing physician, late-stage NSCLC patients and those with no smoking history are more likely to seek a second opinion as compared to early-stage patients and those who have a history of smoking.
Relapse prevalence, symptoms, and health care engagement: Patient insights from the Multiple Sclerosis In America 2017 survey
The results of this study indicate the benefits of timely touchpoints on both the part of the patient and HCP during relapse include the relationship between higher frequency of engagement with lower relapse frequency and more discussion of both relapse-related and MS-related discussion topics.
Migraine-alerting behaviors in dogs living with migraineurs
Partnering with University of Pittsburgh, this poster was published at the EFNS – European Academy of Neurology in 2012 showcasing Health Union’s Migraine and Dogs survey data.
Migraine frequency but not self-efficacy drives utilization and impact from online resources
Published in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain in 2012, this Letter to the Editor was written in partnership with University of Pittsburgh.
Fibromyalgia family and relationship impact exploratory survey
The results of this study suggest that in addition to physical impairments that are well documented among individuals with fibromyalgia, fibromyalgia can result in a substantial negative impact on important relationships with family and close friends.
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