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Final Reminder
*British Sociological Association*
*London Medical Sociology Group Meeting*
*Wednesday 12th March 6pm*
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*Dr. Natalie Armstrong, Lecturer in
Social Science and Health, Social
Science Research Group,
Department of Health Sciences**,
University** of Leicester***
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*Abstract*
*/Internet discussion boards:
professional and patient perspectives/*
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The Internet is an increasingly common
source of health information, and there
is a growing body of sociological
research on how lay people interact with
such information (Nettleton et al, 2005)
and what this means for their
relationship with health professionals
(Hardey, 1999). This paper draws on data
from a wider study of an internet-based
intervention to help people with
diabetes self-manage their condition.
One element of this intervention is an
on-line discussion board offering a way
for patients to access help and support
from their peers.
Focus groups and individual interviews
were conducted with health professionals
and patients, and this paper explores
the views of both on the use of such a
board. Although health professionals
perceived some positive elements, they
raised concerns about patients not
realizing that something that had worked
for one person may not work for them,
and the board representing a means for
the 'propagation of myths'. Conversely,
patients were very positive about being
able to communicate with others and
perceived few problems. In contrast to
health professionals' concerns, patients
felt they were well aware of how
diabetes affected them personally and
how this may differ from others, and
also that they were aware of the need to
evaluate the messages posted on
discussion boards and proceed with caution.
The paper demonstrates how patients
draw upon the substantial knowledge and
expertise developed as a result of
managing their diabetes on a day-to-day
basis to present themselves as
responsible and capable users of an
on-line discussion board.
*Venue*
King's College London
Franklin Wilkins Building
Room 1.16
Stamford Street
London SE1 8WA
nearest train/tube station: Waterloo
Everyone is welcome to attend the LMSG
meeting. The group has no formal membership.
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