Facilitating Online Healthcare Support Group Formation Using Topic Modeling

Published at MedInfo 2025 (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics)Pronob Kumar Barman, Tera L. Reynolds, James FouldsUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County The Problem Patients increasingly rely on online health forums to find peer support, share experiences, and seek advice throughout their healthcare journeys. However, these large-scale platforms often fall short — inconsistent engagement, overwhelming volume,…