Abstract:Background:Osteoarthritis is a very common chronic disease. The information needs of patients vary depending on the health issue. Social media sites represent a novel source of health information and advice for patients with chronic diseases, such as osteoarthritis. Almost half of them use the internet to look for health related information [1]. No study has assessed the impact of social media on osteoarthritis and its treatment.Objectives:The purpose of this study was to evaluate frequently discussed osteoart… Show more
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