Communication, power, and praxis in health: examining the critical turn in health communication scholarship

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The critical turn in health communication scholarship centers the role of power dynamics and praxis in shaping health outcomes and theory. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

A Sieverts -Jena

doi:10.22720/hnmr.2026.00108

June 17, 2026Health & New Media ResearchOpen Access

Communication, power, and praxis in health: examining the critical turn in health communication scholarship

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The aim is to explore how communication influences power dynamics within health contexts and examines the implications for practice.
Conducted a literature review of health communication scholarship focusing on critical theory perspectives.
Analyzed various communication strategies and their effects on health outcomes and power structures.
Identified a growing trend of integrating critical theory in health communication research.
Found that communication practices can either reinforce or challenge power imbalances in health settings.

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This critical review analyzes power dynamics and praxis in health communication, indicating a shift in scholarship perspectives.

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