Social Media in Healthcare Information

Social Media in Healthcare Information provides an overview of current and recent developments in social media, concentrating on the most influential and well-established platforms.

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Social Media in Healthcare Information

About the author

Paula Younger is a UK Chartered Librarian with several years of experience in NHS, academic, and government libraries and information services. Her interests include the use of technology, health literacy, and healthcare information in languages other than English. Since the 1990s, she has published several articles, which have appeared in several professional LIS and nursing journals as well as on international websites. In 2010 she co-edited the facet title Using Web 2.0 for Health Information with Peter Morgan of Cambridge University (now retired). Contributing author Veronica Price is a UK Chartered Librarian (confirmation pending) working for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Her duties include outreach, overseeing social media for the service, and providing training and literature searching support. She has also been involved in successful partnership working with the local Public Library service with a strong focus on health literacy. Before moving into healthcare librarianship, she worked in the state school system in Somerset.

Summary

Social Media in Healthcare Information provides an overview of current and recent developments in social media, concentrating on the most influential and well-established platforms.

Product details

• Authors: Paula Younger, Younger Paula
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.05.2025
• EAN: 9781783306794
• ISBN: 978-1-78330-679-4
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 238 mm x 14 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system; Media Studies, Digital lifestyle, Social media / social networking, Media studies: internet, digital media and society, Library & information services, Library and information services, Health systems & services, Library, archive and information management, COMPUTERS / Internet / Social Media, Health systems and services, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Healthcare, Library, Archive & Information Management