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Using Social Media for Clinical Research: Recommendations and Examples From the Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health

Using Social Media for Clinical Research: Recommendations and Examples From the Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health

Using Social Media for Clinical Research: Recommendations and Examples From the Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health

Elizabeth M Goldberg 1, 2, 3 , ScM, MD ;   Rochelle K Rosen 2, 4, 5 , PhD ;   Don S Dizon 2, 6, 7 , MD ;   Kirsten J Langdon 2, 4, 8 , PhD ;   Natalie M Davoodi 9 , MPH ;   Tyler B Wray 2, 10 , PhD ;   Nicole R Nugent 2, 4 , PhD ;   Shira I Dunsiger 2, 5 , PhD ;   Megan L Ranney 2, 3, 5 , MPH, MD

1 Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice , Brown University School of Public Health , Providence , RI , US

2 Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health , Providence , RI , US

3 Department of Emergency Medicine , Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University , Providence , RI , US

4 Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior , Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University , Providence , RI , US

5 Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences , School of Public Health , Brown University , Providence , RI , US

6 Department of Medical Oncology , Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University , Providence , RI , US

7 Lifespan Cancer Institute , Rhode Island Hospital , Providence , RI , US

8 Department of Psychiatry , Rhode Island Hospital , Providence , RI , US

9 Department of Emergency Medicine , Providence , RI , US

10 Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences , School of Public Health , Brown University , Providence , RI , US

Corresponding Author:

  • Megan L Ranney, MPH, MD
  • Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences
  • School of Public Health
  • Brown University
  • 121 S Main Street
  • Providence, RI
  • US
  • Phone: 1 (401) 863-3375
  • Email: megan_ranney@brown.edu