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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2021, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (9): 789-794.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2021.09.004

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A review of virtual community in the field of health education for patients with chronic diseases

WEI Shuai-fang(),XU Ke-pei,YANG Yu-jie,LIU Hua-ping()   

  • Received:2021-02-05 Online:2021-09-20 Published:2021-09-27
  • Contact: Hua-ping LIU E-mail:1413566714@qq.com;huapingliu@vip.126.com

Abstract:

With the development of the Internet,the online interactions between patients and medical staff are increasing. Virtual community is then beginning to emerge. In recent years,more and more researchers have begun to apply it in the field of health education for patients with chronic diseases. The virtual community can reduce the anxiety of patients,improves their quality of life. Therefore,this paper summarizes the virtual community in health education of patients with chronic diseases including concept introduction,types,application status and existing problems. We hope to provide references in Internet-based health education of patients with chronic diseases for Chinese medical staff.

Key words: Chronic Disease, Health Education, Review, Virtual community