Fake news and disinformation in health care- challenges and technology tools
Authors: Tsirintani, Maria 
Issue Date: 1-May-2021
Conference: 31st Medical Informatics in Europe Conference (MIE 2021), 29-31 May 2021 (online) 
Book: Public Health and Informatics: Proceedings of MIE 2021 
Keywords: Disinformation, Fake news, Healthcare, Social Media
Abstract: 
The aim of this study is to define and analyze the phenomenon of fake news and disinformation from social media in healthcare ecosystem. Social media and web platforms can be used to spread misinformation, which produces harmful consequences to global health and well-being. A qualitative research was carried out by using semi structured interview with experts for collecting the data investigating the social, legal and technical environment that promote this phenomenon. In order to shed some light, software tools and web platforms are suggested to those in charge of educating users on their best use of internet for this purpose.
ISBN: 9781643681856
DOI: 10.3233/SHTI210172
URI: https://uniwacris.uniwa.gr/handle/3000/2524
Type: Conference Paper
Department: Department of Business Administration 
School: School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences 
Affiliation: University of West Attica (UNIWA) 
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