The Discourse of Comfort in Chinese Online Medical Consultations

Wenwen Dong

doi:10.1080/10410236.2026.2688189

June 15, 2026Health Communication

The Discourse of Comfort in Chinese Online Medical Consultations

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This research aims to explore how comfort is articulated in online medical consultations, focusing on patient experiences.
Qualitative discourse analysis of online medical consultations.
Analysis of patient feedback and interactions to identify themes of comfort.
Examination of the impact of technology on patient communication.
Patients reported higher levels of comfort when using virtual platforms compared to traditional consultations.
Key themes included accessibility, personalized interaction, and reduced anxiety.
Findings suggest that enhancing comfort can lead to increased patient satisfaction and engagement.

Implication

Qualitative analysis reveals patient comfort in online consultations, suggesting improved telemedicine practices.

Abstract

Driven by technological advancements and changing patient preferences, recent years have witnessed a marked proliferation of virtual healthcare consultations (Cao et al., 2022). However, research o...

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Wenwen Dong (2026) studied this question.

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