Extending Signaling Theory in Online Health Communities to Address Medical Information Asymmetry: Systematic Review With Narrative Synthesis

BackgroundIn online health communities (OHCs), signaling theory has become a valuable framework for mitigating information asymmetry and shaping patient decisions. However, the literature remains fragmented, lacking an integrative understanding of how signals, signalers, rece...

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Main Authors: Shanshan Guo, Kaichao Wang, Lizhen Yang, Yuanyuan Dang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2025-08-01
Series:Journal of Medical Internet Research
Online Access:https://www.jmir.org/2025/1/e73208
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