When it comes to our health, drawing in more social support — particularly from close family and friends — may be a more effective strategy than increasing interaction or visits with physicians or other healthcare workers, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
“Most health care interventions are designed for the individual patient, but there’s a growing body of research that shows how health care organizations can use social engagement strategy to enhance health for patients who want to be involved in group activities or team competitions aimed at improving health,” said co-author Roy Rosin, MBA, chief innovation officer at Penn Medicine.
[For more of this story, written by Traci Pedersen, go to http://psychcentral.com/news/2...e-health/114484.html]
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