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Katzman BD, Farshait N, Patlas MN. The Role of Twitter in Radiology Medical Education and Research: A Review of Current Practices and Drawbacks. Can Assoc Radiol J 2024; 75:245-252. [PMID: 37370199 DOI: 10.1177/08465371231180643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The trends in society have provided favourable conditions for the rapid growth of radiology on social media, specifically there has been an expanding presence on Twitter. Currently, simple searches on Twitter yield a plethora of radiology education resources, that may be suited for medical students, residents or practicing radiologists. Educators have many tools at their disposal to deliver effective teaching. Over time, strategies such as including images and scrollable stacks often are more successful at gaining popularity or clicks online. Journals and authors can use Twitter to promote their new scientific work and potentially reach audiences they couldn't have prior. Attendees at conferences can get involved in the conversation by tweeting about the meeting and engaging with other attendees with mutual interests. Interested medical students, residents and even practicing radiologists can use Twitter as a means of networking and connecting with other scholars all around the globe. Within its glory, Twitter does carry some drawbacks including privacy concerns, equality, and risk of misinformation. Above all, the future of Twitter is bright and promising for all who are currently on it and plan to use it for their education, research, or professional advancement.
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- Benjamin D Katzman
- McMaster University Michael G DeGroote School of Medicine, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Kadom N, Peterson RB. Streaming Success: Harnessing Social Media for Dynamic Radiology Education. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2024; 53:335-340. [PMID: 38508977 DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Social media are increasingly used as tools in radiologists education. This article describes features that aid with the selection of SM platforms, and how to emulate educator roles in the digital world. In addition, we summarize best practices regarding curating and delivering stellar content, building a SM brand, and rules of professionalism when using SM in radiology education.
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- Nadja Kadom
- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA; Department of Radiology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta- Egleston Campus, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Pedersen MRV, Precht H, Jensen J, Mussmann B, Abdi AJ, Hansen PL, Holm S, Mørup SD, Brage K. Radiographers use of social media - SoMe in a Nordic perspective. Radiography (Lond) 2024; 30:651-658. [PMID: 38341986 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2024.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Social media (SoMe) is widely used as a communication platform in everyday life. Also, healthcare professionals have embraced SoMe as a communication tool for both peers and patients. It is becoming an interactive tool for discussing professionals' issues and a place where learning and education occur. This study explores the specific patterns of SoMe use for radiographers' in the Nordic countries. The aim of this survey was to investigate radiographers use of social platforms in a professional setting. METHODS A 29-item survey was prepared, and pilot-tested. The survey was produced in Danish a language that all Nordic countries master. In general, most Nordic languages are very similar. The survey was distributed by online platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and also distributed by newsletters by the Norwegian and Danish national radiographers societies. All data was collected anonymously. An Ethical Research approval was obtained from the University of Southern Denmark. RESULTS A total of 242 respondents completed the survey (Denmark n = 183, Norway n = 48, Sweden n = 8, and n = 3 from other Scandinavian countries). The respondents included 186 females, 52 males and four were undisclosed. On average, the respondents spent approximately 2 h and 23 min daily on SoMe, with 27 min specifically dedicated to content relevant to radiographers. Facebook was the preferred platform with 93 % (n = 226). A total of 5.4 % (n = 13) respondents had experienced contact from patients and/or next of kin, while 92 % (n = 222) reported no such interactions and 2.9 % (n = 7) were undisclosed. A total of 52.8 % (n = 128) used SoMe in relation to courses, conferences, or online meetings. This shows that time spent on content relevant to radiographers imply that SoMe can be a relevant tool for reaching radiographers. CONCLUSION The survey demonstrates radiographers' use of SoMe for personal and professional interest, with Facebook as the preferred social media platform. SoMe were mostly used during courses, conferences, or online meetings with half of the respondent reported using SoMe platforms during working hours. These results underscore the untapped potential of SoMe in professional healthcare settings. Additionally, the study offers insight into current practices, facilitating comparisons to identify trends in SoMe usage within the radiographer community. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The findings advocate for the strategic use of SoMe by radiographers', emphasizing professional networking and knowledge sharing. However, clear guidelines are necessary to ensure patient confidentiality and data security in these digital interactions.
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- M R V Pedersen
- Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark; Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Kolding, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Kolding, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark; Health Sciences Research Centre, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark; Education of Radiography, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark
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- Research and Innovation Unit of Radiology, University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Research and Innovation Unit of Radiology, University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Research and Innovation Unit of Radiology, University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Clinical Engineering, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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- Health Sciences Research Centre, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark
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- Health Sciences Research Centre, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark; Education of Radiography, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
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- Health Sciences Research Centre, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark; Education of Radiography, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark
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Tan JM, Simpao AF, Gálvez Delgado JA. The Future of Social Media, Anesthesiology, and the Perioperative Physician. Anesth Analg 2024; 138:358-368. [PMID: 38215714 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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Social media has rapidly developed in the past decade to become a powerful and influential force for patients, physicians, health systems, and the academic community. While the use of social media in health care has produced many positive changes, such as rapid dissemination of information, crowd-sourced sharing of knowledge, learning, and social interaction, social media in health care has also negative effects. Recent examples of negative impacts of social media include rapid and unchecked information dissemination leading to patient misinformation and inadvertent reputational harm for health care professionals due to engaging in controversial topics on public platforms. Members of the anesthesiology community, like other medical specialties, have rapidly adopted social media at many different levels. However, most anesthesiologists, health systems, and academic communities have little education, preparation, and guidelines on optimizing the use of social media technology while minimizing the risks of social media. Anesthesiology has been and will continue to be impacted by the forces of technology and the cultural influences of social media for the foreseeable future. The purpose of this article was to examine the recent history of social media adoption in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine, understand the current impact of social media across our specialty, and consider how the future development of technology and evolving social and cultural dynamic influences of social media will have on anesthesiology over the next quarter century.
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- Jonathan M Tan
- From the Department of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
- Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
- Spatial Sciences Institute at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Children's Hospital & Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska
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Del Cura Rodríguez JL. Social networks in radiology: Toward a new paradigm in medical education? RADIOLOGIA 2024; 66:70-77. [PMID: 38365356 DOI: 10.1016/j.rxeng.2023.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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The universally accepted system for the transmission of scientific knowledge in the field of medicine has long been grounded in scientific publications. Social networks can be a useful alternative or complementary method of transmitting this knowledge. Social networks (e.g., Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok) generate educational contents that enable quality training, despite their informality. Each of these networks has strengths and weaknesses that users should know about. These platforms are free and allow for real-time discussion. They make it easy to incorporate content and to contact experts or access sources of knowledge directly. Aware of their influence, publishers have incorporated metrics to measure the impact of their articles in social networks (Altmetrics). These networks should be incorporated into departmental training programs immediately. Nevertheless, navigating through social networks is complex, and the hashtag-based system of searching is inefficient, limiting their use in education. Despite the informality of the knowledge generated on social networks, the importance of these networks as a source of knowledge is growing. Radiology departments must design a strategy for using social networks for education rather than for propaganda, creating well-organized focal groups that search for contents through systematic, filtered review of information, digital repositories, and review sessions and for sharing this knowledge both inside and outside the department. Departments must also implement a strategy for communicating through these networks.
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Essack S, Bell J, Burgoyne D, Eljaaly K, Tongrod W, Markham T, Shephard A, López-Pintor E. Addressing Consumer Misconceptions on Antibiotic Use and Resistance in the Context of Sore Throat: Learnings from Social Media Listening. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:957. [PMID: 37370276 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12060957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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A misunderstanding of the mechanism of action and bacterial targets of antibiotics by consumers may drive inappropriate antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Tackling AMR requires an in-depth understanding of consumer beliefs and misconceptions. We explored consumer conversations on a number of social media platforms on antibiotic use and AMR in the context of sore throat and how coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affected online conversations between 1 January 2018 and 25 November 2021 across eight countries. Five distinct consumer groups were identified (antibiotic-preserving peer educators, antibiotic-cautious consumers, medication-resistant antibiotic opponents, believers in the strength of antibiotics, determined pro-antibiotic consumers) with a wide spectrum of beliefs around antibiotics in sore throat. Many opinions were based upon misconceptions, the most prominent of which was that antibiotics are strong medications that can treat all types of sore throat. COVID-19 had a multifaceted effect on the sore throat and AMR conversation. Sore throat triggered anxiety as consumers feared it may be a COVID-19 symptom while engagement in conversations around antibiotics for COVID-19 increased. Finally, consumers sought multiple routes to access antibiotics, such as directly from the pharmacy or by attempting to persuade physicians to prescribe. Knowledge obtained from this study could be used to develop focused approaches to dispel consumer misconceptions and mitigate AMR.
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- Sabiha Essack
- Antimicrobial Research Unit, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4041, South Africa
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- Graduate School of Health, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand
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- Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International Ltd., Slough SL1 3UH, Berkshire, UK
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- Department of Engineering, Area of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, 03550 Alicante, Spain
- CIBER in Epidemiology and Public Health, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Kauffman L, Weisberg EM, Fishman EK. Social Media Usage for Radiology Education: A One-Month 2022 Global Survey. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2023; 52:153-163. [PMID: 36821503 DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2023.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To create our own survey to identify the most recent ways in which the global radiology community is using social media specifically for radiology education. MATERIALS AND METHODS We created a 30-question survey on SurveyMonkey, promoted it on our CTisus Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, as well as Reddit accounts, and to our newsletter subscribers, sharing it from March 15 to April 5, 2022. The survey requested demographic information, and asked respondents to clarify their role in radiology and how they participated in each social media platform for radiology education. RESULTS We received 254 responses, of which 253 specified their role in radiology: 40.71% were radiologists (n = 103); 24.90% were radiologic technologists (n = 63); 17.79% were residents in radiology (n = 45); and 16.60% engaged in other radiology professions (n = 42). In total, 65 countries were represented (n = 250). Individuals aged 25-34 (n = 89) represented the most popular age group, followed by those aged 35-44 (n = 47), then 45-54 (n = 36). As a combined group, 80.71% said they use social media "every day" or "a few times a week" (n = 205). YouTube was the most popular social media platform for radiology education (n = 180), followed by Instagram (n = 156) and Facebook (n = 110). In terms of goals for radiology education on social media, most answered "to learn more in radiology" (n = 217), with "to keep myself updated on current events in radiology" (n = 162), and "to participate in radiology discussions with colleagues" (n = 67) also well represented. Almost 3 quarters of respondents felt that social media was "extremely useful" or "very useful" for radiology education (n = 187). Approximately half of respondents said they "learn much more from social media" or "learn a bit more from social media" over traditional resources such as textbooks and medical journals (n = 126). CONCLUSION Our results suggest that the global radiology community finds education via social media to be useful, and often partakes in such education. It also highlights which social media are relevant for current radiology education and which are not. We anticipate returning to this survey approximately every 2 years to examine how the landscape of social media continues to change in the world of radiology education.
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- Lilly Kauffman
- The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.
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- The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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Alderaibi GM, Bugis BA. The Use of Social Media in Delivering Rehabilitation Services by Healthcare Professionals at a Rehabilitation Healthcare City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Open Nurs J 2023. [DOI: 10.2174/18744346-v17-230303-2023-11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Background:
The growing popularity of social media has been welcomed by medical professionals. With an increase in the number of healthcare providers addressing healthcare issues by using social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, and Instagram, as well as communicating and educating patients on public health, this new technology has a substantial impact on improving the overall public health.
Objective:
The primary purpose of this study was to examine the challenges and benefits of using social media in delivering rehabilitation healthcare services from the perspective of healthcare workers at a private institution in a rehabilitation healthcare city in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted among rehabilitation department staff working at a selected rehabilitation healthcare city in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. An online web-based questionnaire was developed based on previous studies. The survey was distributed to the employees of the rehabilitation department via their work email addresses.
Results:
The study population was 108 healthcare providers. Overall, 77.78% of participants had used social media for over five years. Participants reported using social media for numerous purposes. The majority (35.19%) used it for education purposes, 30.56% used it for networking, and others used it for other things, such as communication with patients, online consultations, and job hunting. Furthermore, 49.07% of participants were already using social media to deliver rehabilitation services.
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The study found that most healthcare providers agreed on the benefits of utilizing social media in the healthcare sector. Most of the benefits were expanding the knowledge of both healthcare workers and patients, easier communication with patients, and also a cost-effective means of communication. However, some of the concerns that were raised by healthcare providers were regarding patients’ privacy and confidentiality, the dissemination of false or misleading information, and legal and ethical considerations.
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Pozdnyakov A, Alabousi M, Patlas MN. The growing role of social media for research and education in radiology. Diagn Interv Imaging 2023; 104:265-268. [PMID: 36764919 DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2023.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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While the adoption of social media platforms has become commonplace for personal life use, its practice has tremendously grown for professional usage in medicine, and particularly in the field of radiology. The use of alternative metrics, or altmetrics, scores have developed in an effort to quantify the impact of research beyond traditional metrics, such as citation rate and journal impact factor, particularly to recognize the impact of social media on dissemination and promotion of research. Social media usage in the realm of radiology has expectedly been adopted for the purposes of medical education, research, networking, and advocacy. However, some platforms have been used as a medium to discuss and share the day-to-day nature in the field of radiology, burnout in radiology, as well as radiology-themed humor. The purpose of this review article was discuss the role of altmetrics, as well as the specific uses of social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and more. The role of ethics in social media practice related to radiology are discussed.
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- Alex Pozdnyakov
- Department of Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton, L8L 2×2 ON, Canada
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- Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, University Health Network, Toronto, M5T 1W7 ON, Canada..
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- Department of Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton, L8L 2×2 ON, Canada
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Kukafka R, Jung W, Jiang T, Zhu Y. An Exploratory Study of Medical Journal's Twitter Use: Metadata, Networks, and Content Analyses. J Med Internet Res 2023; 25:e43521. [PMID: 36656626 PMCID: PMC9896359 DOI: 10.2196/43521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND An increasing number of medical journals are using social media to promote themselves and communicate with their readers. However, little is known about how medical journals use Twitter and what their social media management strategies are. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to understand how medical journals use Twitter from a global standpoint. We conducted a broad, in-depth analysis of all the available Twitter accounts of medical journals indexed by major indexing services, with a particular focus on their social networks and content. METHODS The Twitter profiles and metadata of medical journals were analyzed along with the social networks on their Twitter accounts. RESULTS The results showed that overall, publishers used different strategies regarding Twitter adoption, Twitter use patterns, and their subsequent decisions. The following specific findings were noted: journals with Twitter accounts had a significantly higher number of publications and a greater impact than their counterparts; subscription journals had a slightly higher Twitter adoption rate (2%) than open access journals; journals with higher impact had more followers; and prestigious journals rarely followed other lesser-known journals on social media. In addition, an in-depth analysis of 2000 randomly selected tweets from 4 prestigious journals revealed that The Lancet had dedicated considerable effort to communicating with people about health information and fulfilling its social responsibility by organizing committees and activities to engage with a broad range of health-related issues; The New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association focused on promoting research articles and attempting to maximize the visibility of their research articles; and the British Medical Journal provided copious amounts of health information and discussed various health-related social problems to increase social awareness of the field of medicine. CONCLUSIONS Our study used various perspectives to investigate how medical journals use Twitter and explored the Twitter management strategies of 4 of the most prestigious journals. Our study provides a detailed understanding of medical journals' use of Twitter from various perspectives and can help publishers, journals, and researchers to better use Twitter for their respective purposes.
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- Department of Library and Information Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Library and Information Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Library and Information Science, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Akoob S, Akbar K, Van Wyk J. The use of technology in postgraduate medical education within radiology: a scoping review. THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE 2022. [PMCID: PMC9016688 DOI: 10.1186/s43055-022-00763-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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AbstractPostgraduate radiology training has traditionally followed didactic approaches; however, complex reasoning skills and critical thinking are essential in the field of radiology. Therefore, the shortages of radiologists in Africa have necessitated the need to review the use of technology in postgraduate education to improve efficient training and service. This scoping review was conducted to map the evidence on the role of technology in postgraduate radiology education and practice. A systematic scoping review search strategy was undertaken to review material published between January 2005 and August 2020 on the use of technology in radiology education. Data from the included studies were extracted and analyzed for emerging themes and presented in response to the research question. Seven articles described studies from the African continent. The most popular technological intervention was telemedicine, and several niche areas of technology implementation were identified (blended learning, flipped learning, digital teaching files). Furthermore, the most challenging aspects relating to technology use remain fiscal and credentialing constraints. Technology plays a role in postgraduate radiology education through networks, synchronous and asynchronous applications. It has the potential to increase support to doctoral students in the African context and alleviate some stressors associated with traditional, face-to-face didactic programs.
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Abdellatif W, Ding J, Silva YP, Tejani A, LeBedis C. American Society of Emergency Radiology (ASER) social media committee workgroup: best practices for the use of social media in emergency radiology. Emerg Radiol 2022; 29:1033-1042. [DOI: 10.1007/s10140-022-02088-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Ghandhi D, Bodani N, Lal A, Maqsood A, Ahmed N, Basha S, Assiry AA, Heboyan A, Karobari MI. Evaluation of Social Media Usage by Dental Practitioners of Pakistan for Professional Purposes - A Cross-Sectional Study. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent 2022; 14:245-252. [PMID: 35975279 PMCID: PMC9375972 DOI: 10.2147/ccide.s374111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background In the past couple of years, the use of social media has been on a tremendous rise with greater attention in the field of healthcare, including dentistry. The use of social media for professional purposes is emphasized as unprofessional use can be detrimental. This study aims to evaluate the use of social media by dentists for professional purposes. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out between December 2021 and March 2022. An online questionnaire was formulated using Google Forms and distributed to the dental professionals through various social media platforms such as Twitter©, Facebook©, Instagram©, Snapchat©, WhatsApp©, and Email©. The questionnaire consisted of two parts: demographic characteristics and questions about the use of social media for professional purposes. For data analysis, SPSS version 25.0 was used, where a multiple linear regression test was used to compare the responses of the participants with their demographic characteristics. A p-value of ≤0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results A total of 404 dentists participated in this study with a response rate of 89.7%. The majority of the 276 (68.3%) dentists believed to have a professional account to use social media for professional purposes. Most of the 280 (69.3%) dentists agreed social media improved knowledge and communication skills with the patients. About 248 (61.4%) dentists considered the use of social media for general purposes during clinical hours led to wastage of time. About 160 (39.6%) dentists considered connecting with patients on social media to be inappropriate. Conclusion The use of social media is on the rise at a tremendous rate in different fields of work, including dentistry. Social media is a great tool for dentists to help expand and grow their clinical practice. However, the professional use and ethics whilst using social media should be considered by the dentists.
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- Dinaz Ghandhi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Bahria University Dental College, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, Sindh, 75500, Pakistan
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- Department of Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Taif University, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Preventive Dental Science Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Najran University, Najran, 55461, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Stomatology, Yerevan State Medical University, Yerevan, 0025, Armenia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, 12211, Cambodia.,Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600077, India
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Vayani OR, Lassner JW, Shehata C, Straus CM, Gadde JA. Using a Nationwide Virtual Radiology Student Interest Group to Expand Medical Students' General Awareness, Drive Greater Interest, and Achieve Uniform National Messaging in the Field of Radiology. Acad Radiol 2022; 30:1210-1219. [PMID: 35933283 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2022.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES Many medical schools offer minimal exposure to radiology, leading to a decreased understanding of the field and negative perceptions among medical students. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a radiology intensive series piloted by a novel virtual radiology interest group. Specifically, we were interested in how radiologists and medical educators can expand students' general awareness, drive greater interest in the field, and achieve more uniform national messaging across all trainees. MATERIALS AND METHODS We launched a national/international interest group called Radiology Student Interest Group (RadSIG) and piloted the RadSIG Intensive, a series of five events aimed at increasing awareness and dispelling misconceptions among preclinical medical students. Validated pre-intensive and post-intensive surveys were used to ascertain the students' baseline and changed perspectives, respectively. A separate faculty survey was also distributed to understand how they perceived our events. Statistical analysis was carried out on the collected data to identify trends and assess the utility of our programming. RESULTS 205 students completed the pre-intensive survey, and 61 students completed the post-intensive survey. Of the pre-intensive survey respondents, 51.7% (106/205) indicated that they had a limited understanding of what a career in radiology entails. Of those who completed the entire RadSIG Intensive, average 5-point Likert scale scores for understanding of a radiology career rose from 3.30 to 4.38 respectively pre- to post-completion. A Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed that this difference was statistically significant (Z=-5.95, p<0.001), and that the RadSIG Intensive significantly improved perceptions of radiologists across every single question measured, except for perception of long hours worked (Z=-0.20, p=0.841). The results also showed increased student comfort in reaching out to radiology attendings (Z=-4.30, p<0.001) and residents (Z=-5.12, p<0.001). Faculty survey results indicated positive perceptions of the series. CONCLUSION Our results show that the RadSIG Intensive was effective in increasing students' understanding of radiology as a field and a potential career. Online outreach can also lower the resistance and improve student comfort in reaching out for mentorship, which may provide a new pathway to reach underserved students with a unifying message. By furthering a platform based on voluntary and supplemental resources, we see a far greater potential of impacting the perception and known role of the imager in patient care among our next generation of physicians.
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- Omar R Vayani
- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
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- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Radiology and Neuroradiology, Chicago, Illinois
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John B, McCreary C, Roberts A. Smartphone technology for communications between clinicians - A scoping review. J Dent 2022; 122:104112. [PMID: 35413411 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2022.104112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This scoping review aims to review explore, assess, and map the literature to inform clinical practice regarding communication between clinicians. Specific Apps/channels used were identified and assessed with a focus on data security with key concepts and knowledge gaps identified. DATA The Joanna Briggs Institute framework is followed, with search results reported as per the PRISMA ScR for scoping reviews guidelines. SOURCES A systematic search strategy encompassing EBSCO and OneSearch databases was conducted - two identical searches, (June and October 2020) limited to English language articles published 2016-2020. A narrative synthesis was used to integrate and report the findings. STUDY SELECTION Sixty-six publications were selected. Twelve from EBSCO, thirty-five from OneSearch, nineteen were hand searched. Sixteen of the publications were research studies, nine were literature reviews, twenty-six were editorial, one was a newspaper article and fourteen were grey literature. Instant Messaging (40%, n = 23), image sharing (41%, n = 24), and video conferencing (19%, n = 11) were functions most popular with clinicians. WhatsApp, generic instant messaging, Facebook messenger, ZOOM, and Skype are evidenced as channels for communication between clinicians within the EU. A sizeable proportion of the publications (38%; n = 25) failed to identify or adequately address technical security concerns and requirements around privacy and data protection. CONCLUSIONS Clinicians use smartphones /Apps to communicate clinical information with each other. The security and privacy issues arising from their communication of sensitive data is absent or only superficially acknowledged within the literature. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Clinician's need clearer guidance on the use of smartphone technology for clinical communications.
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- Bernadette John
- Cork University Dental School & Hospital, University College Cork, Wilton, Cork, Ireland.
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- Cork University Dental School & Hospital, University College Cork, Wilton, Cork, Ireland
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- Cork University Dental School & Hospital, University College Cork, Wilton, Cork, Ireland
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Abdellatif W, Ding J, Spieler BM, Khosa F, Hussien AR, Kamel S, Elsayes KM, El-Diasty TA, Brewington C, Patlas MN. Influences of the Social Media Continuum Model in Radiology: Theory and Reality. Can Assoc Radiol J 2022; 73:618-625. [PMID: 35510769 DOI: 10.1177/08465371221096619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Social media utilization has been growing exponentially worldwide and has created a thriving venue for radiologists and the profession of radiology to engage in on both the academic and social levels. The aim of this article is to conduct updated literature review and address a gap in the literature by introducing a simple classification for social media utilization and a new theoretical model to outline the role and potential value of social media in the realm of radiology. We propose classifying social media through usage-driven and access-driven indices. Furthermore, we discuss the interdependency of radiologists, other physicians and non-physician stakeholders, scientific journals, conferences/meetings and the general public in an integrated social media continuum model. With the ongoing sub-specialization of radiology, social media helps mitigate the physical barriers of making connections with peers and audiences which would have otherwise been unfeasible. The constant evolution and diversification of social media platforms necessitates a novel approach to better understand its role through a radiological lens. With the looming fear of 'ancillary service' labelling, social media could be the golden plate to halt the path towards commoditization of radiology.
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- Waleed Abdellatif
- Department of Radiology, 12334UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, 12358University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center, 440927Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Emergency and Trauma Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma, 4002University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Abdominal Imaging, 4002The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Radiology Department, Urology and Nephrology Center, 68875Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Radiology, 12334UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Division of Emergency/Trauma Radiology, Department of Radiology, 3710McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Beste NC, Davis X, Kloeckner R, Celik E, Korenkov M, Maintz D, Dratsch T, Pinto Dos Santos D. Comprehensive analysis of Twitter usage during a major medical conference held virtually versus in-person. Insights Imaging 2022; 13:8. [PMID: 35050426 PMCID: PMC8771182 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-021-01140-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Twitter has become one of the most important social media platforms in science communication. During scientific conferences, Twitter can facilitate the communication between audience and speakers present at the venue and can extend the reach of a conference to participants following along from home. To examine whether Twitter activity can serve as a surrogate parameter for attendance at the RSNA conferences in 2019 and in 2020, and to characterize changes in topics discussed due to the virtual character of the 2020 RSNA conference. Methods The Twitter API and R Studio were used to analyze the absolute number and frequency of tweets, retweets, and conference-related hashtags during the 2019 and 2020 RSNA conference. Topics of discussion were compared across years by visualizing networks of co-occurring hashtags. Results There was a 46% decrease in total tweets and a 39% decrease in individual Twitter users in 2020, mirroring a 43% decrease in registered attendees during the virtual conference. Hashtags related to social initiatives in radiology (e.g., “#radxx” and “#womeninradiology” for promoting women’s empowerment in radiology or “#pinksocks,” “#weareradiology” and “#diversityisgenius” for diversity in general) were less frequently used in 2020 than in 2019. Conclusion Twitter and congress attendance were highly related and interpersonal topics underwent less discussion during the virtual meeting. Overall engagement during the virtual conference in 2020 was lower compared to the in-person conference in 2019.
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- Nedim Christoph Beste
- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, 1 Church St. Ste 6A, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Langenbeckstraße 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital of Cologne, Institute of Virology, University of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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Prabhu V, Lovett JT, Munawar K. Role of social and non-social online media: how to properly leverage your internet presence for professional development and research. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2021; 46:5513-5520. [PMID: 34089361 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-021-03154-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The internet has become an integral component of daily life, with its content broadly grouped into social media and non-social online content. The use of social media, comprising interactive information sharing and networking tools, has proliferated in radiology, with as many as 85% of radiologists utilizing social media and adoption by both private and academic practices. In radiology, social media has been used to increase patient and public awareness of the specialty, establish a professional brand, share scholarly activity, aid in professional development and recruitment, improve communication, and increase engagement during scientific meetings. Organizations like the Society of Abdominal Radiology have increased the visibility of abdominal and pelvic radiology through their activity on social media; however, individual radiologists are integral to this function as well. In this article, we outline a stepwise approach to the individual use of social media, with practical tips for radiologists interested in effectively engaging the plethora of social media and non-social online content available. We also briefly discuss an approach to performing research using publicly available online media.
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- Vinay Prabhu
- Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Health, 660 First Avenue, Third Floor, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Health, 660 First Avenue, Third Floor, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Health, 660 First Avenue, Third Floor, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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Panda A, Sharma A, Dundar A, Packard A, Aase L, Kotsenas A, Kendi AT. Twitter Use by Academic Nuclear Medicine Programs: Pilot Content Analysis Study. JMIR Form Res 2021; 5:e24448. [PMID: 34747708 PMCID: PMC8663684 DOI: 10.2196/24448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background There is scant insight into the presence of nuclear medicine (NM) and nuclear radiology (NR) programs on social media. Objective Our purpose was to assess Twitter engagement by academic NM/NR programs in the United States. Methods We measured Twitter engagement by the academic NM/NR community, accounting for various NM/NR certification pathways. The Twitter presence of NM/NR programs at both the department and program director level was identified. Tweets by programs were cross-referenced against potential high-yield NM- or NR-related hashtags, and tabulated at a binary level. A brief survey was done to identify obstacles and benefits to Twitter use by academic NM/NR faculty. Results For 2019-2020, 88 unique programs in the United States offered NM/NR certification pathways. Of these, 52% (46/88) had Twitter accounts and 24% (21/88) had at least one post related to NM/NR. Only three radiology departments had unique Twitter accounts for the NM/molecular imaging division. Of the other 103 diagnostic radiology residency programs, only 16% (16/103) had a presence on Twitter and 5% (5/103) had tweets about NM/NR. Only 9% (8/88) of NM/NR program directors were on Twitter, and three program directors tweeted about NM/NR. The survey revealed a lack of clarity and resources around using Twitter, although respondents acknowledged the perceived value of Twitter engagement for attracting younger trainees. Conclusions Currently, there is minimal Twitter engagement by the academic NM/NR community. The perceived value of Twitter engagement is counterbalanced by identifiable obstacles. Given radiologists’ overall positive views of social media’s usefulness, scant social media engagement by the NM community may represent a missed opportunity. More Twitter engagement and further research by trainees and colleagues should be encouraged, as well as the streamlined use of unique hashtags.
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- Ananya Panda
- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, United States
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Social Media Network, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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With current conflicting and confusing screening mammography guidelines between major medical organizations, radiologists have an opportunity to educate and advocate for patients using the power of social media. The authors provide a brief overview on the impact of social media in radiology, in particular Facebook, as well as challenges encountered by radiologists as they establish an online presence, and how to effectively use Facebook Live to advocate for screening mammography.
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- Hilda H Tso
- Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., CPB5.3208, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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- Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., CPB5.3208, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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Kauffman L, Weisberg EM, Fishman EK. Not Only for Career Networking: Can LinkedIn Be Used for Radiology Education? Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2021; 51:166-170. [PMID: 34210558 DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2021.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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LinkedIn was a social media pioneer website initially focused on improving how professionals conduct business on the Internet. Since its acquisition by Microsoft, it has grown into one of the world's most influential social media platforms and become a major hub for career networking and job searching. In recent years, the ambitions of the site have also evolved. Unlike its competitors, LinkedIn is not intended as a digital gathering place for friends. But the site appears to be expanding its range of offerings, with the opportunity now emerging to use the platform for educational purposes. To date, evidence suggests that the medical community, and the radiology community specifically, engages with LinkedIn on a limited basis. This may partially be explained by the lack of awareness among practitioners as to how to use the site for pedagogy. Here we review the data on the use of LinkedIn by radiologists and the advantages and disadvantages of three modes through which LinkedIn can be used for education.
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Chen J, Wang Y. Social Media Use for Health Purposes: Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e17917. [PMID: 33978589 PMCID: PMC8156131 DOI: 10.2196/17917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 206] [Impact Index Per Article: 68.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background Social media has been widely used for health-related purposes, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous reviews have summarized social media uses for a specific health purpose such as health interventions, health campaigns, medical education, and disease outbreak surveillance. The most recent comprehensive review of social media uses for health purposes, however, was conducted in 2013. A systematic review that covers various health purposes is needed to reveal the new usages and research gaps that emerge in recent years. Objective This study aimed to provide a systematic review of social media uses for health purposes that have been identified in previous studies. Methods The researchers searched for peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2006 and 2020 in 12 databases covering medicine, public health, and social science. After coding the articles in terms of publication year, journal area, country, method, social media platform, and social media use for health purposes, the researchers provided a review of social media use for health purposes identified in these articles. Results This study summarized 10 social media uses for various health purposes by health institutions, health researchers and practitioners, and the public. Conclusions Social media can be used for various health purposes. Several new usages have emerged since 2013 including advancing health research and practice, social mobilization, and facilitating offline health-related services and events. Research gaps exist regarding advancing strategic use of social media based on audience segmentation, evaluating the impact of social media in health interventions, understanding the impact of health identity development, and addressing privacy concerns.
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- Junhan Chen
- Department of Communication, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, United States
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- Department of Communication, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, United States
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Wadhwa V, Raichandani S, Vilanilam GK, Van Tassel D, Jorgensen S, Wong K. Establishing an Online Educational Teaching File on Instagram for an Academic Radiology Department: Proof-of-Concept. Acad Radiol 2021; 28:711-717. [PMID: 32773329 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2020.06.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Instagram is a powerful social media platform, which can serve as the ideal educational companion app for a visually rich discipline such as Radiology. Instagram facilitates easy content creation allowing for educators to utilize this resource for easy and rapid dissemination of educational content. The authors describe their experience of creating an online publicly available radiology teaching file on Instagram as a proof-of-concept, to help other individuals and institutions in leveraging social media to create and share quality educational content for current and future trainees.
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Lazaga MKG, Dowell JD, Makary MS. Characterization of the #Radiology Twitter Conversation During the Global COVID-19 Pandemic. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2021; 50:275-283. [PMID: 33602536 PMCID: PMC9759592 DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2021.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the #Radiology conversation on Twitter social media platform during the COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS From February 1 to December 31, 2020, all tweets with a #Radiology hashtag were identified using the healthcare social media analytics tool, Symplur Signals. Data collected included number of tweets, retweets, impressions, links, and user characteristics. Data were stratified by the presence of a COVID-19-related keyword, and a social media network analysis was further performed. RESULTS Of the 68,172 tweets, 10,093 contained COVID-19 content from 2809 users generating 65,513,669 impressions. More tweets with COVID-19 content contained links than without (P < 0.01). Network analysis demonstrated most users were physicians (48.10%), authoring the most tweets (40.38%), using the most mentions (32.15%), and retweeting the most (51.45%). The most impressions, however, were by healthcare organizations not providing clinical care (20,235,547 impressions, 30.89%). Users came from 80 countries, most from the United States (29.3%) and the United Kingdom (8.69%). During early March, COVID-19 dominated the #Radiology conversation, making up 54.67% of tweets the week of March 14 and 64.74% of impressions the week of March 21 compared to 13.97% of tweets and 16.76% of impressions in the remainder of the study period (P < 0.01).There was an influx of new users to the #Radiology conversation during this time period with more users tweeting about COVID-19 than not (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Discussion of COVID-19 in the #Radiology community increased significantly during the early weeks of the pandemic. Real time sharing and collaboration proved a useful tool when rapid information dissemination was needed to manage an emerging pathogen.
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- Maegan K G Lazaga
- Department of Radiology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH.
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- Department of Radiology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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Katsas I, Apostolakis I, Varlamis I. Social media in health care: Exploring its use by health-care professionals in Greece. Inform Health Soc Care 2021; 47:1-9. [PMID: 33840350 DOI: 10.1080/17538157.2021.1906256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The lockdown restrictions that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic have reshaped the way people live, work, and interact with each other. At the same time, it changed the way health-care professionals and national health-care systems around the world are fighting in this battle for public health. Social media (SoMe) have played their informational role in this fight with almost one-third of the world's population being active users of social media platforms. Contemporary health-care systems have tried to find ways to engage more actively with SoMe as Internet users are increasingly searching for health information on social media platforms. As a result, new demand-side levers arise in the health-care sector along with new opportunities and risks for the stakeholders. Our study looked into the responses of 173 health-care professionals in Greece. SoMe are here to stay and the majority of health-care professionals embrace them in their professional lives. Quality in health information and the work context of Greek health-care professionals in our cohort contribute to attitudes and perceptions of social media use in health care.
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- Ioannis Katsas
- Department of Radiology Primary Healthcare Unit, Ministry of Health of Greece, Athens, Greece
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- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Informatics and Telematics, Harokopio University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Spieler B, Ballard DH, Mazaheri P, Legro N, Catanzano T, Dey C, Prejean E, Fontentot J, Martin MD, Danrad R, Kim HHR, Caplin D, Gettle LM, Awan O. Social Media in Radiology: Overview and Usefulness of Online Professional #SoMe Profiles. Acad Radiol 2021; 28:526-539. [PMID: 32482471 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2020.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Social media is a ubiquitous part of society and used by many healthcare professionals, including radiologists. This article prepared by the 2019-2020 Radiology Research Alliance Social Media Task Force presents different uses and benefits of an online professional social media profile. Physician and healthcare-specific issues along with popular platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube are used to explore topics including education, branding, research, mentorship, promotion, and leadership.
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Schuur F, Rezazade Mehrizi MH, Ranschaert E. Training opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) in radiology: a systematic review. Eur Radiol 2021; 31:6021-6029. [PMID: 33587154 PMCID: PMC8270863 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-07621-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim is to offer an overview of the existing training programs and critically examine them and suggest avenues for further development of AI training programs for radiologists. METHODS Deductive thematic analysis of 100 training programs offered in 2019 and 2020 (until June 30). We analyze the public data about the training programs based on their "contents," "target audience," "instructors and offering agents," and "legitimization strategies." RESULTS There are many AI training programs offered to radiologists, yet most of them (80%) are short, stand-alone sessions, which are not part of a longer-term learning trajectory. The training programs mainly (around 85%) focus on the basic concepts of AI and are offered in passive mode. Professional institutions and commercial companies are active in offering the programs (91%), though academic institutes are limitedly involved. CONCLUSIONS There is a need to further develop systematic training programs that are pedagogically integrated into radiology curriculum. Future training programs need to further focus on learning how to work with AI at work and be further specialized and customized to the contexts of radiology work. KEY POINTS • Most of AI training programs are short, stand-alone sessions, which focus on the basics of AI. • The content of training programs focuses on medical and technical topics; managerial, legal, and ethical topics are marginally addressed. • Professional institutions and commercial companies are active in offering AI training; academic institutes are limitedly involved.
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- Floor Schuur
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- School of Business and Economics, KIN Center for Digital Innovation, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1105, VU Main Building A-wing, 5th floor, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Radiology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital (ETZ), Tilburg, The Netherlands.,Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Wang MT, Foo M, Maingard J, Kok HK, Lamanna A, Jhamb A, Brooks M, Asadi H. Social media in interventional radiology. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2021; 65:182-187. [PMID: 33506608 DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.13142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Social media provides opportunities for Interventional Radiologists to share research, communicate with colleagues, provide health information and advertise their clinical practice. This study aims to examine the online and social media presence of currently practicing Australian Interventional Radiologists. METHODS Systematic Google searches were undertaken in May 2019 and updated in May 2020 to identify practicing Interventional Radiologists in Australia. Comprehensive searches of practice websites and social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, ResearchGate, YouTube) were undertaken for each Interventional Radiologist. RESULTS There were 265 Interventional Radiologists identified as currently practising in Australia, including 209 Interventional Radiologists (excluding Interventional Neuroradiologists), 49 Interventional Neuroradiologists and 7 that practise across both Interventional Radiology and Interventional Neuroradiology. 72% of Interventional Radiologists had at least one social media account, with LinkedIn the most widely used social media platform (60%). There was a significant negative correlation between the total number of social media accounts and years in practice (P = 0.04). Across the states, a higher population per IR was positively correlated with a higher average number of social media accounts per IR (P = 0.04). Interventional Neuroradiologists had a significantly higher average number of social media accounts compared to Interventional Radiologists (1.94 vs 1.29, P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Most Australian Interventional Radiologists have a readily identifiable social media presence. There is potential for further utilisation of social media for academic, educational and business purposes.
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- Michael T Wang
- Interventional Radiology and Neurointerventional Services, Department of Radiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Interventional Radiology and Neurointerventional Services, Department of Radiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Interventional Radiology and Neurointerventional Services, Department of Radiology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,School of Medicine, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Interventional Radiology Service, Department of Radiology, Northern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Interventional Radiology and Neurointerventional Services, Department of Radiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Interventional Radiology and Neurointerventional Services, Department of Radiology, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Interventional Radiology and Neurointerventional Services, Department of Radiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,School of Medicine, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Interventional Radiology and Neurointerventional Services, Department of Radiology, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Interventional Radiology and Neurointerventional Services, Department of Radiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Interventional Radiology and Neurointerventional Services, Department of Radiology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,School of Medicine, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Interventional Radiology and Neurointerventional Services, Department of Radiology, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Kim B, Koopmanschap I, Mehrizi MHR, Huysman M, Ranschaert E. How does the radiology community discuss the benefits and limitations of artificial intelligence for their work? A systematic discourse analysis. Eur J Radiol 2021; 136:109566. [PMID: 33556686 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2021.109566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE We aimed to systematically analyse how the radiology community discusses the concept of artificial intelligence (AI), perceives its benefits, and reflects on its limitations. METHODS We conducted a qualitative, systematic discourse analysis on 200 social-media posts collected over a period of five months (April-August 2020). RESULTS The discourse on AI is active, albeit often referring to AI as an umbrella term and lacking precision on the context (e.g. research, clinical) and the temporal focus (e.g. current AI, future AI). The discourse is also somewhat split between optimism and pessimism. The latter considers a wider range of social, ethical and legal factors than the former, which tends to focus on concrete technologies and their functionalities. CONCLUSIONS Further precision in the discourse could lead to more constructive conversations around AI. The split between optimism and pessimism calls for a constant exchange and synthesis between the two perspectives. Practical conversations (e.g. business models) remain rare, but may be crucial for an effective implementation of AI in clinical practice.
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- Bomi Kim
- KIN Center for Digital Innovation, School of Business and Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1105, VU Main Building A-wing, 5th Floor, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Roeterseiland Campus, Nieuwe Achtergracht 166, 1018 WV, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- KIN Center for Digital Innovation, School of Business and Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- KIN Center for Digital Innovation, School of Business and Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Radiology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital (ETZ), Doctor Deelenlaan 5, 5042 AD, Tilburg, the Netherlands; Ghent University, St. Pietersnieuwstraat 33, 9000, Gent, Belgium.
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Al-Khalifa KS, Al-Swuailem AS, AlSheikh R, Muazen YY, Al-Khunein YA, Halawany H, Al-Abidi KS. The use of social media for professional purposes among dentists in Saudi Arabia. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:26. [PMID: 33435911 PMCID: PMC7802311 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01390-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Aim To investigate the dentists’ opinions towards social media (SM) use in daily practice and the expected limitations from its use in Saudi Arabia. Methods An electronic survey was carried out throughout May–June 2020 among a sample of dentists in Saudi Arabia. The survey covered three parts: the first part covered professional and demographic information, the second part covered the use of mobile phones and SM in dental practice, while the third part assessed dentists’ opinion on SM use. Descriptive statistics included frequency distributions and percentages and independent t test/ANOVA test for the relationship between the mean of dentists’ opinion towards SM and demographic variables. A p value of 0.05 or less was considered statistically significant. Results The majority of respondents (80%) believe that SM plays an active role in patients’ decisions regarding the selection of a healthcare provider. The mean dentists’ opinion scores on the use of SM were significantly lower among participants working more than 50 h per week compared with other participants (p = 0.014). Conclusion The majority of sampled dentists believe that SM plays an active role in patients’ decisions regarding the healthcare provider’s selection. Directed campaigns can help dentists optimize the use of SM for both professional and personal purposes.
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- Khalifa S Al-Khalifa
- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Dental Internship Program, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Alzain Z, Alfayez A, Alsalman D, Alanezi F, Hariri B, Al-Rayes S, Alhodaib H, Alanzi T. The role of social media in the training and continuing education of healthcare professionals in Eastern Saudi Arabia. INFORMATICS IN MEDICINE UNLOCKED 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imu.2021.100587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Social media's role in the perception of radiologists and artificial intelligence. Clin Imaging 2020; 68:158-160. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Petosic A, Sunde K, Beeckman D, Flaatten HK, Wøien H. Use of social media for communicating about critical care topics: A Norwegian cross-sectional survey. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2019; 63:1398-1405. [PMID: 31286474 DOI: 10.1111/aas.13449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2019] [Revised: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Social media (SoMe) might be an alternative platform for communicating critical care topics to implement evidence-based practice in the intensive care unit (ICU). This survey aims to describe ICU nurses' and physicians' use of SoMe in general, and their perception of using closed Facebook-groups for receiving content on critical care topics. METHODS A cross-sectional, web-based, anonymous survey was distributed to ICU physicians and nurses in four ICUs in autumn 2017 via an email-campaign. Descriptive statistics with rates, percentages and median numeric rating scale (NRS) scores, interquartile ranges are presented. RESULTS The response-rate was 64% (253/ 394) including 210 nurses and 43 physicians. Overall, 93% had a SoMe-profile, and 77% had a profile on more than one network site. Facebook was the most used social network site, with 87% having a profile. Totally, 68% were daily users, but more nurses used Facebook daily vs physicians (81% vs 60%, respectively, P = 0.006). Nurses were also more positive toward being members of closed Facebook-groups aimed to exchange content on critical care topics (median NRS 9 (6-10) vs 6 (3-9), respectively, P = 0.014). CONCLUSION The majority of ICU nurses and physicians were active SoMe users, mainly for personal purposes, and Facebook was the most popular SoMe. Nurses used Facebook daily more frequent and were more positive toward content on critical care topics on Facebook than physicians. These findings might be relevant to customize future communication about critical care topics via SoMe.
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- Antonija Petosic
- Department of Postoperative and Intensive Care Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
- Institute of Health and Society University of Oslo Oslo Norway
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- Department of Anaesthesiology Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine University of Oslo Oslo Norway
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- Department of Postoperative and Intensive Care Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
- Institute of Health and Society University of Oslo Oslo Norway
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Tso HH, Parikh JR. Embracing social media in the era of work-life integration. Clin Imaging 2019; 58:191-193. [PMID: 31479851 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2019.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2019] [Revised: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Radiology practices are leveraging social media for networking, education, branding, and marketing. This change inherently requires radiologists to increase their engagement in social media and may negatively affect work-life integration and contribute to radiologist burnout. In this article, we describe specific strategies that radiology practices may deploy to help balance work-life integration.
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- Hilda H Tso
- Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., CPB5.3208, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., CPB5.3208, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Miles RC, Patel AK. The Radiology Twitterverse: A Starter’s Guide to Utilization and Success. J Am Coll Radiol 2019; 16:1225-1231. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2019.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2018] [Revised: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 03/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Economides JM, Choi YK, Fan KL, Kanuri AP, Song DH. Are We Witnessing a Paradigm Shift?: A Systematic Review of Social Media in Residency. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2019; 7:e2288. [PMID: 31592016 PMCID: PMC6756642 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000002288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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As social media's applications continue to evolve, the pitfalls and dangers associated with misuse have been accentuated in the literature. Consequently, academic institutions across the nation have implemented social media policies. This study is aimed to evaluate the state of social media literature examining postgraduate trainees (residents/fellows). METHODS A systematic search was performed identifying peer-reviewed publications presenting original research. Studies published through December 8, 2018, focusing on social media use among postgraduate trainees were considered for inclusion. RESULTS Fifty-three studies were categorized into 4 domains: (1) resident recruitment, (2) graduate medical education, (3) professional development, and (4) academic scholarship. Thirty-four (64.15%) investigated social media's impact on professional development, of which 16 (47.05%) highlighted the detrimental potential on trainee professionalism. The remaining 18 (52.94%) focused on promoting social media training during residency, and/or enhancing social media competency to benefit professional development. Fourteen (26.42%) rationalized social media use in augmenting graduate medical education. Ten (18.87%) assessed social media's influence on resident recruitment, of which 7 (70%) depicted use as a screening instrument for program directors on resident applicants. Two (3.77%) of the studies introduced social media as a platform for academic scholarship with indicators as altmetrics. CONCLUSIONS The well-established disadvantages of social media use by the postgraduate trainee continue to persist in the literature. However, there is recognition of social media as a valuable resource in influencing resident recruitment, graduate medical education, professional development, and academic scholarship, representing a paradigm shift-from cautiously avoidant to thoughtful capitalization on its immense potential.
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- James M. Economides
- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C
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Sundaram KM, Pevzner SJ, Magarik M, Couture P, Omary RA, Donnelly EF. Preliminary Evaluation of Gamification in Residency Training. J Am Coll Radiol 2019; 16:1201-1205. [PMID: 31053448 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2019.02.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Revised: 12/24/2018] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Karthik M Sundaram
- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
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Alanzi TM, Alshahrani B. Use of social media in the Department of Radiology at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare in Saudi Arabia. J Multidiscip Healthc 2018; 11:583-589. [PMID: 30410345 PMCID: PMC6200085 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s175440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of social media in the Radiology Department at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare in Saudi Arabia. METHODS The research was a cross-sectional study in which 90 workers from the staff personnel of the Radiology Department at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare were invited to a web-based survey using Google Forms. Fifty-seven participants responded to the survey (63%). Basic descriptive statistics were used to analyze the responses. RESULTS More than half of the participants (54.8%) were technologists. The majority of the respondents (61.4%) had a Bachelor's degree, and 50.8% of them had more than 10 years of experience. Also, 36.8% of the participants were between 30 and 40 years old, and 57.9 of them were males. Similarly, most of the participants (61.4%) were from Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the most frequently used application was WhatsApp (59.6%). Likewise, almost half of the participants (47.4%) managed social media multiple times a day and more than half of them used these tools to communicate with friends (68.4%) and family members (61.4%). As well, 12% of the respondents employed these media to study and 20% used them for professional reasons. Also, 38.6% of respondents had no barriers to use social media. However, the rest considered that time, private matters, negative replies, lack of information and experience, and uncertainty about the usefulness of social media were barriers. CONCLUSION According to the survey, most of the personnel of the Radiology Department at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare often used WhatsApp to communicate with family (61.4%) and friends (68.4%), and less than half of them employed these tools for educational purposes (21.1%) and professional issues (35.1%). Additionally, participants considered that there were some barriers related to the use of these tools.
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- Turki M Alanzi
- Department of Health Information Management and Technology, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia,
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- Department of Health Information Management and Technology, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia,
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Bundy JJ, Hage AN, Chick JFB, Srinivasa RN, Patel N, Johnson E, Gemmete JJ, Srinivasa RN. #Radiology: A 7-Year Analysis of Radiology-Associated Hashtags. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2018; 47:296-301. [DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2018.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Revised: 04/13/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Goldberg JE, Rosenkrantz AB. Artificial Intelligence and Radiology: A Social Media Perspective. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2018; 48:308-311. [PMID: 30143386 DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2018.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To use Twitter to characterize public perspectives regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and radiology. METHODS AND MATERIALS Twitter was searched for all tweets containing the terms "artificial intelligence" and "radiology" from November 2016 to October 2017. Users posting the tweets, tweet content, and linked websites were categorized. RESULTS Six hundred and five tweets were identified. These were from 407 unique users (most commonly industry-related individuals [22.6%]; radiologists only 9.3%) and linked to 216 unique websites. 42.5% of users were from the United States. The tweets mentioned machine/deep learning in 17.2%, industry in 14.0%, a medical society/conference in 13.4%, and a university in 9.8%. 6.3% mentioned a specific clinical application, most commonly oncology and lung/tuberculosis. 24.6% of tweets had a favorable stance regarding the impact of AI on radiology, 75.4% neutral, and none were unfavorable. 88.0% of linked websites leaned toward AI being positive for the field of radiology; none leaned toward AI being negative for the field. 51.9% of linked websites specifically mentioned improved efficiency for radiology with AI. 35.2% of websites described challenges for implementing AI in radiology. Of the 47.2% of websites that mentioned the issue of AI replacing radiologists, 77.5% leaned against AI replacing radiologists, 13.7% had a neutral view, and 8.8% leaned toward AI replacing radiologists. CONCLUSION These observations provide an overview of the social media discussions regarding AI in radiology. While noting challenges, the discussions were overwhelmingly positive toward the transformative impact of AI on radiology and leaned against AI replacing radiologists. Greater radiologist engagement in this online social media dialog is encouraged.
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Neville P. Social media and professionalism: a retrospective content analysis of Fitness to Practise cases heard by the GDC concerning social media complaints. Br Dent J 2018; 223:353-357. [PMID: 28883584 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Introduction Since 2013, all General Dental Council (GDC) registrants' online activities have been regulated by the GDC's social media guidelines. Failure to comply with these guidelines results in a Fitness to Practise (FtP) complaint being investigated.Aims This study explores the prevalence of social media related FtP cases investigated by the GDC from 1 September 2013 to 21 June 2016.Method Documentary analysis of social media related FtP cases published on the GDC's website was undertaken. All cases that met the study's inclusion criteria were analysed using a quantitative content analysis framework.Findings It was found that 2.4% of FtP cases published on the GDC website during that period were related to breaches of the social media guidelines. All of the cases investigated were proven and upheld. Most of those named in the complaints were dental nurses and the most common type of complaint was inappropriate Facebook comments.Conclusions The low incidence rate should be interpreted with caution, being illustrative of the types of issues that might arise rather than the volume. The GDC will need to remain vigilant in this area and ensure that social media awareness training is an active part of CPD for all the dental team.
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- P Neville
- University of Bristol, School of Oral and Dental Sciences, Bristol, United Kingdom
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#InterventionalRadiology. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018; 29:669-675. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2017.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2017] [Revised: 12/21/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Tso HH, Parikh JR. Leveraging Facebook to Brand Radiology. J Am Coll Radiol 2018; 15:1027-1032. [PMID: 29606634 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2018.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Revised: 02/05/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In the current health care climate, radiologists should consider developing their brand. Facebook is the market leader for social media networking in the United States. The authors describe how radiologists can leverage Facebook to develop and market organizational, group, and individual brands. The authors then address concerns related to the use of social media by radiologists.
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- Hilda H Tso
- Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
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Schwenk ES, Udani AD, Gupta RK, Mariano ER. How academic physicians can benefit from social media. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2018; 65:103-107. [PMID: 29110891 DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2017.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2017] [Revised: 09/07/2017] [Accepted: 09/12/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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- E S Schwenk
- Anesthesiology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Filadelfia, PA, EE. UU
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- Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, EE. UU
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- Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, EE. UU
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- Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, EE. UU..
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Boßelmann CM, Griffiths B, Gallagher HJ, Matzel KE, Brady RRW. Social media use in German visceral surgeons: a cross-sectional study of a national cohort. Colorectal Dis 2018; 20:144-149. [PMID: 28783240 DOI: 10.1111/codi.13839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Engagement in social media is increasing. Medical professionals have been adapting LinkedIn, a professional networking site, and Twitter, a microblogging service, for a number of uses. This development has been described for a number of medical specialties, but there remains a paucity of European data. A study was undertaken to measure the engagement and activity of German visceral surgeons on social media platforms. METHOD Visceral surgeons were identified from 15 regional Associations of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (Kassenärztliche Vereinigungen) opt-in registers. A manual search was subsequently performed across key professional social media platforms. The presence of a profile and key markers of use were recorded. RESULTS In total, 575 visceral surgeons were identified. 523 (93%) were men. 183 (31%) surgeons engaged in professional social media. 22 (3.8%) used Twitter, producing a mean of 16.43 tweets with a mean of 7.57 followers. 137 (24%) surgeons had a profile on LinkedIn with a mean of 46.36 connections. Female surgeons were less connected on LinkedIn (P < 0.005). 60 (10%) used Xing, with a mean of 27.95 connections. There were no significant differences in use of social media between surgeons from Eastern and Western Germany (P = 0.262) or male and female surgeons (P = 0.399). CONCLUSIONS German visceral surgeons are less engaged and less active on social media than previously examined cohorts. Loco-regional, cultural, demographic and regulatory matters may have a significant influence on uptake. If this surgical cohort wishes to have a wider international presence then education on the potential benefits of these tools may be needed.
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- C M Boßelmann
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, RVI, Newcastle Upon Tyne University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, RVI, Newcastle Upon Tyne University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, RVI, Newcastle Upon Tyne University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, RVI, Newcastle Upon Tyne University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Seidel RL, Jalilvand A, Kunjummen J, Gilliland L, Duszak R. Radiologists and Social Media: Do Not Forget About Facebook. J Am Coll Radiol 2017; 15:224-228. [PMID: 29132999 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2017.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2017] [Accepted: 09/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE Facebook (Facebook, Inc, Menlo Park, California, USA) is the most popular social networking platform worldwide. Facebook groups are virtual communities of people who share a common interest. Breast Imaging Radiologists is a Facebook group for radiologists with an interest in breast imaging. The purpose of this study was to analyze the membership and activity of the Breast Imaging Radiologists Facebook group (BIRFG) for 2 years since its inception. METHODS Using both the Grytics (www.grytics.com) and Sociograph (www.sociograph.io) analytic engines, the activity of the BIRFG was analyzed retrospectively from its inception on February 11, 2015, through February 12, 2017. Activity data were exported for further qualitative and quantitative analysis using Excel (Microsoft, Redmond, Washington, USA). Member demographic data were obtained by querying public Facebook profiles, US News Doctor Finder (US News & World Report, Washington, DC, USA), Doximity (Doximity, San Francisco, California, USA), and Google (Google Inc, Mountain View, California, USA). RESULTS Membership grew from 1 to 774 over the study period, and 84% of the members were female. There were 493 posts, 3,253 comments, and 1,732 reactions; 92% of posts received either comments or reactions. Each post received an average of 6.6 comments, and 55% of members were active over the study period. There was an increase in all measures of activity from year 1 to year 2. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that radiologists find value in using Facebook groups as a forum to network and exchange information about breast imaging. This may be generalizable to other radiology subspecialties. Given the popularity and accessibility of Facebook for personal use, it may prove a more comfortable social medium for radiologists to interact professionally.
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- Rebecca L Seidel
- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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Brazil V, Parker C. A day in the life: social media for clinical practice and medical education. Med J Aust 2017; 206:478-480. [PMID: 28918726 DOI: 10.5694/mja17.00113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 02/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Use of online social media by female dermatology residents to communicate with their patients. JOURNAL OF THE EGYPTIAN WOMEN’S DERMATOLOGIC SOCIETY 2017. [DOI: 10.1097/01.ewx.0000513080.35449.76] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Schwenk ES, Chu LF, Gupta RK, Mariano ER. How Social Media is Changing the Practice of Regional Anesthesiology. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2017; 7:238-245. [PMID: 29422779 DOI: 10.1007/s40140-017-0213-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Purpose of Review This review summarizes the current applications of social media in regional anesthesiology, describes ways that specific platforms may promote growth, and briefly discusses limitations and future directions. Recent findings Although Facebook users outnumber Twitter users, the latter has been better studied in regional anesthesiology and may have the advantages of speed and expansion of reach. Highly tweeted publications are more likely to be cited in the medical literature, and twitter-enhanced journal clubs facilitate communication regarding important articles with international colleagues. In both the United States and internationally, Twitter has been shown to enhance the anesthesiology conference experience, changing communication among attendees and non-attendees. YouTube and podcasts are quickly finding a niche in regional anesthesiology for just-in-time training and continuing professional development. Summary Social media use is rapidly growing in regional anesthesiology, and benefits include global interaction and knowledge translation within the specialty and with the general public.
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- Eric S Schwenk
- Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
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The Role of Social Media in Quality Improvement. J Am Coll Radiol 2017; 14:577-578. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2016.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2016] [Revised: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 08/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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