Table 1 Frequency of topics
Topic | No of posts | Definition |
|---|---|---|
SUP (Support) | 211 | Support given or received by patients in terms of information as well as emotional support |
CTXF (Contextual Factors) | 184 | Entities encountered during everyday life, specifically by ill patients and survivors |
TXS (Treatment Stories) | 154 | Discussing treatments |
ADE (Adverse Drug Effects) | 109 | A negative reaction a patient experienced and must cope with; attributed to a drug |
DXS (Diagnosis Stories) | 122 | Discussing diagnostic stories and histories |
FIN (Finance) | 115 | Financial matters, including insurance |
CLIN (Clinic/Clinician Information) | 105 | Information about clinics or clinicians |