Disaster Health Care and Resiliency: A Systematic Review of the Application of Social Network Data Analytics
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OBJECTIVES: This systematic literature review explores the applications of social network platforms for disaster health care management and resiliency and investigates their potential to enhance decision-making and policy formulation for public health authorities during such events. METHODS: A comprehensive search across academic databases yielded 90 relevant studies. Utilizing qualitative and thematic analysis, the study identified the primary applications of social network data analytics during disasters, organizing them into 5 key themes: communication, information extraction, disaster Management, Situational Awareness, and Location Identification. RESULTS: The findings highlight the potential of social networks as an additional tool to enhance decision-making and policymaking for public health authorities in disaster settings, providing a foundation for further research and innovative approaches in this field. CONCLUSIONS: However, analyzing social network data has significant challenges due to the massive volume of information generated and the prevalence of misinformation. Moreover, it is important to point out that social network users do not represent individuals without access to technology, such as some elderly populations. Therefore, relying solely on social network data analytics is insufficient for effective disaster health care management. To ensure efficient disaster management and control, it is necessary to explore alternative sources of information and consider a comprehensive approach.Description
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disaster health care, disaster management, public health, social network, social network analytics, disaster health care, disaster management, public health, social network, social network analytics, 4202 Epidemiology, 4203 Health Services and Systems, 4206 Public Health, 42 Health Sciences, Basic Behavioral and Social Science, Behavioral and Social Science, 8.1 Organisation and delivery of services, Generic health relevance, 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, 1117 Public Health and Health Services, Strategic, Defence & Security Studies, 4202 Epidemiology, 4203 Health services and systems, 4206 Public health
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Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, ISSN: 1935-7893 (Print); 1938-744X (Online), Cambridge University Press, 18, e334-. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2024.294
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