17OSN in Healthcare Performance View Through Integration

Sudhir Kumar Rathi1*, Nitin Soni2 and Naresh Mathur3

1Department of CSE, Poornima University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

2Sobhasaria Engineering College, Sikar, Rajasthan, India

3Department of CSE, Sobhasaria Group of Institutions, Sikar, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

The way patients communicate with healthcare professionals, share health information, and take part in public health campaigns has all changed dramatically as a result of the integration of online social networks (OSNs) into the healthcare sector. This study examines the many uses of OSNs in healthcare and assesses how they affect patient care, public health initiatives, medical research, and ethical issues. The study provides a thorough examination of the advantages, difficulties, and potential applications of utilizing OSNs to boost patient involvement and improve healthcare outcomes.

Keywords: Online social networks (OSNs), healthcare sector, public health programs, patient communication, cyber, medical research

17.1 Introduction

Online social networks (OSNs) [1] have ended up being a necessary part of our lives, and they’re increasingly being used within the healthcare industry. OSNs may be used to connect sufferers with healthcare vendors, offer affected person training and aid, and facilitate studies.

The use of OSNs in healthcare remains in its early tiers, however, there’s a growing frame of proof to indicate that they can be useful. For instance, an ...

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