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Self-Reported Differences in Empowerment Between Lurkers and Posters in Online Patient Support Groups

Self-Reported Differences in Empowerment Between Lurkers and Posters in Online Patient Support Groups

Self-Reported Differences in Empowerment Between Lurkers and Posters in Online Patient Support Groups

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Cornelia van Uden-Kraan ;   Constance Drossaert Author Orcid Image ;   Erik Taal Author Orcid Image ;   Erwin Seydel ;   Mart van de Laar
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  2. Bender J. Novel Applications of Virtual Communities in Healthcare Settings. View
  3. Rossmann C. Handbuch Online-Kommunikation. View
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  5. Coulson N, Malik S. Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior. View
  6. Coulson N. Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Medicine and Healthcare. View
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  15. Coulson N. Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition. View
  16. Mukherjee S, Kumar J, Jha A, Pandey J. E-Collaboration Technologies and Strategies for Competitive Advantage Amid Challenging Times. View
  17. Mukherjee S, Kumar J, Jha A, Rani J. Research Anthology on Improving Health Literacy Through Patient Communication and Mass Media. View
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  19. Suri V, Gonzales A, Singh R. Information Literacy in a Post-Truth Era. View
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  21. Yu Z, Wei XU , Sukjairungwattana P. Virtual Technologies and E-Collaboration for the Future of Global Business. View
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