Social Media Participation Among Parents and Caregivers of Children With Pulmonary Hypertension

Mar 15, 2022

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Updated: Nov 7, 2024

This small study examined the use of social media by parents and caregivers of children with pulmonary hypertension. Seventy percent of the parents used social media for information sharing and support. Healthcare teams should support social media's role as a resource for parents and caregivers.

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