Abstract 234: Participation in a Virtual Community and Its Impact on Quality of Life and Perceived Support [Session Title: Poster Session II]

Conclusions: Virtual networks are an evolving and a useful way to engage people. Understanding whether patients, loved ones, and caregivers perceive support, experience improved QOL after participation in, and are satisfied with a virtual community experience may provide evidence to inform ongoing development of the SN and confirm its value to these individuals. We found significant improvement in support and broad satisfaction with such an experience. More research is needed on the impact of virtual support networks.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research