Can online support groups address psychological morbidity of cancer patients? An artificial intelligence based investigation of prostate cancer trajectories.

BACKGROUND:Online Cancer Support Groups (OCSG) are becoming an increasingly vital source of information, experiences and empowerment for patients with cancer. Despite significant contributions to physical, psychological and emotional wellbeing of patients, OCSG are yet to be formally recognised and...

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Main Authors: Achini Adikari, Daswin de Silva, Weranja K B Ranasinghe, Tharindu Bandaragoda, Oshadi Alahakoon, Raj Persad, Nathan Lawrentschuk, Damminda Alahakoon, Damien Bolton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0229361