Abstract
Aim: This study examines online enquiries received by two prominent stem cell science initiatives operating in different geographical jurisdictions. Materials & methods: Combined quantitative and qualitative analysis undertaken of internet-based queries (n = 1047) received by Stem Cells Australia and EuroStemCell from members of the public over a two-year period (May 2014-2016). Results: Findings reveal striking similarities between the two datasets and highlight the range of uncertainties, priorities and needs of those seeking information about stem cells online. Conclusion: Sustained and in-depth tailored guidance is needed to effectively meet the diverse stem cell-related information-based needs of communities internationally. Such efforts should be prioritized by regenerative medicine research initiatives and organizations, given the trust and hope diverse publics appear to place in these groups.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1137-1150 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Regenerative Medicine |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- information
- online
- patient
- public enquiries
- research
- SCT
- stem cell
- stem cell treatment
- support
- unproven