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Licatino LK, Hunter Guevara LR, Abcejo AS. Visualizing the Future of Medical Communication: Infographics and Their Impact on Academic Medicine. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 2024; 36:181-183. [PMID: 38855874 DOI: 10.1097/ana.0000000000000970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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- Lauren K Licatino
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Butdisuwan S, M. Annamma L, Subaveerapandiyan A, George BT, Kataria S. Visualising Medical Research: Exploring the Influence of Infographics on Professional Dissemination. ScientificWorldJournal 2024; 2024:5422121. [PMID: 38919961 PMCID: PMC11199065 DOI: 10.1155/2024/5422121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 06/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Objective This study explores the impact of infographics on the professional dissemination of medical research. Recognising the burgeoning volume of data in the medical domain, this research aims to bridge the gap by investigating the efficacy of infographics in rendering complex medical concepts understandable to diverse audiences, including policymakers, patients, and the public. Design The study uses a cross-sectional survey to assess medical professionals' familiarity with infographic design and data visualisation principles. Setting. The research targets medical professionals with published articles across various subfields, including Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Healthcare Management, Medical Imaging, and Public Health. Method Data collection involves an online survey distributed to potential participants through professional networks and research institutions. The survey encompasses Likert-scale questions and demographic variables. Ethical considerations include obtaining approval from the institutional review board, ensuring participant consent, and maintaining data anonymity and confidentiality. Results Demographic analysis reveals a diverse participant profile, with 58.7% male and 41.3% female respondents, spanning various age groups, professional experiences, and geographic locations. Assessing familiarity with infographic design and data visualisation principles demonstrates respondents' proficiency in certain areas while highlighting potential areas for improvement. Conclusion The study underscores the multifaceted benefits of infographics in research dissemination, as medical professionals perceive. Infographics can effectively convey various kinds of medical research information across diverse platforms and channels.
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- Sujin Butdisuwan
- Faculty of Psychology, Metharath University, Pathum Thani 12160, Thailand
- Department of Education, Educational Administration, INTI International University and Colleges, Nilai, Malaysia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE
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- Department of Library, Sai University, One Hub Road Paiyanur, Chennai 603104, Tamil Nadu, India
- Department of Library, Bennett University, Greater Noida, India
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- RAK College of Medical Sciences (RAKCOMS), RAK Medical & Health Sciences University (RAKMHSU), P.O. Box 11172, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
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- Department of Library, Bennett University, Greater Noida, India
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Fares MY, Vadhera AS, Daher M, Boufadel P, Koa J, Singh J, Abboud JA. The 100 Most Impactful Articles on Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: An Altmetric Analysis. Clin Orthop Surg 2024; 16:441-447. [PMID: 38827767 PMCID: PMC11130621 DOI: 10.4055/cios23374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Background To use the top 100 articles pertaining to total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) to understand the impact that social media platforms have on the dissemination of shoulder research while highlighting bibliometric factors associated with Altmetric Attention Score (AAS) to offer insight into the impact that social media platforms have on the dissemination, attention, and citation of shoulder research publications. Methods In June 2023, the Altmetric database was searched using the following PubMed MeSH terms: "total shoulder arthroplasty" or "TSA." Articles with the highest AAS were screened to exclude other topics unrelated to TSA. The top 100 articles that met inclusion criteria were used in the final analysis. Bibliometric factors pertaining to each study were collected for further analysis of article characteristics in accordance with prior studies. Results The Altmetric Database query yielded 1,283 studies. After applying our inclusion criteria, the top 118 articles with the highest AAS were identified. The mean AAS was 29.14 ± 42.35, with a range of 13 to 402. The included articles represented 27 journals, with 70 articles attributed to 2 journals: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES; 43%) and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS; 16%). There was a significant increase in AAS for the presence of a conflict of interest (p = 0.042) and open access status (p < 0.01), but no association between the score and citation rate (p > 0.05). Conclusions Top articles on TSA, as defined by high AAS, mostly comprise original clinical research performed in the United States or Europe. The presence of a conflict of interest and open access status is associated with an increase in AAS, but there was no association between AAS score and citation rate.
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- Mohamad Y. Fares
- Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Farivar D, Illingworth KD, Lin AJ, Nigh ED, Finkel R, Skaggs DL. Subject matter predicts where top pediatric spine articles are shared: citations vs. social media. J Pediatr Orthop B 2024; 33:280-282. [PMID: 37811586 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0000000000001132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. The purpose of this study was to compare the top 25 articles on pediatric spine surgery by number of citations and Altmetric score. All published articles pertaining to pediatric spine surgery from 2010 to 2021 were assessed for: Altmetric scores, Altmetric score breakdown (e.g. Twitter, News), citation counts, and article topics. The top 25 Altmetric articles and top 25 cited articles were identified. Out of the 50 total articles, only 3 (6.0%) overlapped between the two groups. The top Altmetric articles had averages (mean ± SD) of 167 ± 130 Altmetric score and 66 ± 135 citations, while the top citation articles had averages of 22 ± 45 Altmetric score and 196 ± 114 citations. When evaluating article topics, articles on 'back pain' (36% vs. 4%; P = 0.003) and 'backpacks' (16% vs. 0%; P = 0.030) were published significantly more in the top Altmetric group, while articles on 'scoliosis' (93% vs. 36%; P < 0.001) and 'growth friendly surgery' (24% vs. 4%; P = 0.041) were published significantly more in the top citation group. The total number of citations and online mentions for both groups are presented in Table 2. The biggest differences were the top Altmetric score articles receiving greater percentages of Twitter mentions relative to overall mentions (87% vs. 57%). The most socially popular articles focused on back pain and backpacks, and the most cited articles focused on scoliosis and growth-friendly surgery. Twitter had the most mentions of all social media for both the top cited articles and the top Altmetric articles.
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- Daniel Farivar
- Department of Orthopaedics, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Farivar D, Vadhera AS, Illingworth KD, Skaggs DL. Evaluating Funding for Authors Achieving High Citations vs. Online Popularity. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2024; 32:e405-e412. [PMID: 38236923 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-23-00325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The Altmetric score is a validated tool that measures online attention of scientific studies. A relationship between government/industry funding for authors and their study's citations have been previously demonstrated. It is not known whether funding is related to greater online attention. We hypothesize authors publishing studies achieving greater online attention (higher Altmetric scores) receive greater monetary support from industry while authors publishing studies achieving critical acclaim (more citations) receive greater monetary support from the National Institute of Health (NIH). METHODS Top spine surgery studies between 2010 and 2021 were selected based on Altmetric scores and citation number. The Open Payments Database was accessed to evaluate industry financial relationships while the NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool was accessed to evaluate NIH funding. Payments were compared between groups and analyzed with the Student t-test, analysis of variance, and chi square analysis. Alpha <0.05. RESULTS There were 60 and 51 authors with payment data in the top 50 Altmetric and top 50 citation studies, respectively, with eight authors having studies in both groups. Total industry payments between groups were not markedly different. The eight authors with studies in both groups received markedly more industry payments for consulting, travel/lodging, and faculty/speaking fees. Authors with articles in both groups (50%) were significantly more likely to receive NIH support, compared with authors of the top Altmetric articles (5%; P < 0.001) and top citation articles (12%; P < 0.001). Authors receiving NIH support received significantly less industry payments compared with authors not receiving NIH support ($148,544 versus $2,159,526; P < 0.001). DISCUSSION These findings reject our hypothesis: no notable differences for industry payments and NIH funding between authors for top Altmetric and citation studies. Authors receiving funding from industry versus the NIH are generally two distinct groups, but there is a small group supported by both. These studies achieve both critical acclaim (citations) and online popularity (Altmetric scores). DATA AVAILABILITY Data can be available on reasonable request.
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- Daniel Farivar
- From the Department of Orthopaedics, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA (Farivar, Illingworth, and Skaggs), and the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, PA (Vadhera)
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Navarrete-Muñoz EM, Valera-Gran D, García-Campos J, Lozano-Quijada C, Hernández-Sánchez S. Enhancing Evidence-Based Practice Competence and Professional Skills Using Infographics as a Pedagogical Strategy in Health Science Students: Insights from the InfoHealth Project. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2024; 14:929-940. [PMID: 38667815 PMCID: PMC11049272 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe14040060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Infographics have been recognised as effective visual tools for concise and accessible communication of data and information in various higher education disciplines, particularly in medical education. However, there is a lack of research on their impact on professional skills, difficulty levels, motivation, and overall satisfaction in health science students. Thus, the present study aimed to analyse the knowledge and usage of graphical resources among health science students and evaluate their competencies, the level of challenge they encountered, and their motivation and satisfaction after completing an infographic creation activity. The InfoHealth educational innovation project, conducted by five teachers from the Faculty of Medicine, served as the context for this study, with 143 students voluntarily participating. The intervention involved students working in groups of 2-3 and selecting their own topics for the infographics while receiving instruction, online guidance, and feedback from teachers. A questionnaire was administered to assess students' perception of skill development and satisfaction with the activity. The findings revealed that schemes were the most recognized and used graphical summaries, compared to synoptic tables and Venn diagrams. The activity led to an increase in professional skills acquisition, motivation, and satisfaction, positively impacting students' interest in evidence-based practice and reinforcing their knowledge. This study highlights the potential of infographics as a pedagogical tool for competency development and student engagement in health science education, suggesting the need for further research comparing infographics with traditional study methods and involving multidisciplinary teams to promote essential skills for future clinical practice.
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- Eva-María Navarrete-Muñoz
- Grupo de Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional (InTeO), Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain;
- Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL-FISABIO Foundation), 03010 Alicante, Spain;
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- Grupo de Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional (InTeO), Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain;
- Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL-FISABIO Foundation), 03010 Alicante, Spain;
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- Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL-FISABIO Foundation), 03010 Alicante, Spain;
- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Health, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain
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- Center for Translational Research in Physiotherapy, Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (C.L.-Q.); (S.H.-S.)
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- Center for Translational Research in Physiotherapy, Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (C.L.-Q.); (S.H.-S.)
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Vadhera AS, Fones L, Johns W, Cohen AR, Hanna A, Tjoumakaris FP, Freedman KB. The Most Impactful Articles on the Shoulder Labrum From the United States or Europe, and Decreased Level of Evidence Is Associated With Increased Altmetric Attention Score. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2024; 6:100876. [PMID: 38318397 PMCID: PMC10839257 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2023.100876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Purpose To use the top 100 articles pertaining to the shoulder labrum to understand the impact that social medial platforms have on the dissemination of shoulder research and to highlight bibliometric factors associated with Altmetric Attention Scores (AAS) to offer insight into the impact that social media platforms have on the dissemination, attention, and citation of shoulder research publications. Methods This was a cross-sectional study. In January 2023, the Altmetric database was searched using the PubMed Medical Subject Headings terms "shoulder labrum." Articles with the greatest AAS were screened to exclude other topics unrelated to the labrum of the shoulder. The top 100 articles that met inclusion criteria were used in the final analysis. Bibliometric factors pertaining to each study were collected for further analysis of article characteristics in accordance with previous studies. Results The Altmetric Database query yielded 619 studies. The top 100 articles with highest AAS were identified, mean Attestation Score was 24.85 ± 55.51, with a range of 7 to 460. The included articles represented 35 journals, with 57 articles attributed to 3 journals: American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM; 29%), Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery (Arthroscopy; 19%), and the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES; 9%). There was a significant increase in AAS for every decrease in the numerical Level of Evidence value for a study (P = .011) but no association between score and citation rate (P > 005). Conclusions Top articles on the shoulder labrum, as defined by high AAS score, are most commonly original clinical research published in 1 of 3 sports medicine journals and performed in the United States or Europe. A decreased numerical Level of Evidence is associated with an increase in AAS score, but there is no association between AAS score and citation rate. Clinical Relevance The increasing amount of science and health information shared freely through open-access journals, online servers, and numerous social media channels makes it difficult to measure the impact of research. Using measures such as the Altmetric Attention Score, in isolation or addition to measures of researcher or journal impact, has the potential to provide comprehensive information about the impact of research in the modern world.
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- Amar S. Vadhera
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, New York, New York, U.S.A
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Dahmen J, Kayaalp ME, Winkler PW, de Girolamo L, Filardo G, Beaufils P, Hirschmann MT, Karlsson J. Enhancing orthopaedic scientific communication: the launch of infographics in the KSSTA journal. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:5273-5276. [PMID: 37828406 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07613-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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- Jari Dahmen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, AMC, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Academic Center for Evidence Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kepler University Hospital Linz, Linz, Austria
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- Orthopaedic Biotechnology Laboratory, IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
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- Applied and Translational Research (ATR) Center, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
- Service of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Surgery, EOC, Lugano, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università Della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Head Knee Surgery and DKF Head of Research, Kantonsspital Baselland, 4101, Bruderholz, Bottmingen, Switzerland
- University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department for Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Emile Rizkalla SH, Behrns KE, Wexner SD. The evolution of abstracts in surgery. Surgery 2023; 174:1099-1101. [PMID: 37805260 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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Brand JC, Lubowitz JH, Rossi MJ, Geeslin A, Kalore NV. Biomedical Research Infographics and Visual Abstracts Increase Social Media Attention and Article Citation. Arthroscopy 2023; 39:1597-1599. [PMID: 37286280 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Biomedical research Infographics, a short-form neologism for "information graphics," illustrate medical educational information in an engaging manner by enhancing concise text with figures, tables, and data visualizations in the form of charts and graphs. Visual Abstracts present a graphic summary of the information contained in a medical research abstract. In addition to improving retention, both Infographics and Visual Abstracts allow for dissemination of medical information on social media and increase the breadth of medical journal readership. In addition, these new methods of scientific communication increase citation rates, as well as social media attention as determined by Altmetrics (alternative metrics).
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Kunze KN, Vadhera AS, Polce EM, Higuera CA, Siddiqi A, Chahla J, Piuzzi NS. The Altmetric Attention Score Is Associated With Citation Rates and May Reflect Academic Impact in the Total Joint Arthroplasty Literature. HSS J 2023; 19:37-43. [PMID: 36776509 PMCID: PMC9837400 DOI: 10.1177/15563316221115723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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Background: Given the increasing interest and potential use of social media for the promotion of orthopedic literature, there is a need to better understand Altmetrics. Purposes: We sought to determine the relationship between the Altmetric Attention Score (AAS) and the number of citations for articles on total joint arthroplasty (TJA) published in orthopedics journals. We also sought to determine the predictors of greater social media attention for these articles. Methods: Articles on TJA published in Bone and Joint Journal (BJJ), Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research (CORR), Journal of Arthroplasty, Journal of Knee Surgery, Hip International, and Acta Orthopaedica in 2016 were extracted (n = 498). One-way analysis of variance with Bonferroni corrections was used to compare AAS and citations across journals. Multivariate regressions were used to determine predictors of social media attention and number of citations. Results: The mean AAS and number of citations were 7.5 (range: 0-289) and 16.7 (range: 0-156), respectively. Significant between-group effects were observed according to journal for AAS and number of citations. Publishing an article in JBJS was the strongest predictor of higher number of citations. Publishing an article in BJJ was the only independent predictor of higher AAS, while publishing an article in JBJS or CORR trended toward statistical significance. A higher AAS was a significant predictor of a higher number of citations. Number of citations and number of study references were positive predictors of greater social media attention on Twitter and Facebook. Conclusions: In articles on TJA published in 7 journals in 2016, a higher AAS was a associated with a higher number of citations. Various bibliometric characteristics were found to be significantly associated with greater social media attention; the most common influences were number of citations and number of references. Researchers in orthopedics can use this information when considering how to assess the impact of their work.
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- Kyle N. Kunze
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Levitetz Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Orthopaedic Institute of Central Jersey, Manasquan, NJ, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Allard NC, Orom H. Examining beliefs and information-seeking behaviors of young adults aged 20-39 to help inform cancer prevention communication. Prev Med 2023; 166:107353. [PMID: 36410553 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2022.107353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Successfully reaching young adults with cancer early detection information is urgently important given the rising rates of cancer in this age group. We sought to describe to describe the 'when, who, where, what and how' of young adult cancer information seeking and how it differs from that of older participants. We analyzed information seeking and beliefs among young adult (aged 20-39 years) and middle aged and older (aged 40-75 years) respondents to the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 5, cycle 4 (N = 2784). A little less than half of young adults had searched for cancer information (44%), which was just as often as middle aged and older adults. Seeking cancer information was greater among young adults more worried about the disease (aOR = 1.39, 95% CI = 1.04, 1.86, p = .026). Like middle aged and older adults, young adults most often chose a doctor as their first choice for cancer information; however, they were more likely than their older counterparts to make the internet their first choice (38.9% vs. 28.5%, p = .013) and more frequently sought health information from YouTube (p = .010). They were more trusting of cancer information from government organizations than older adults (p = .019). Communicators may be able to better persuade young adults with early detection information framed around cherished values. Though respondents of all ages were most likely to choose protecting family as their top value, young adults valued happiness over safeguarding their health more than middle aged and older adults.
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- Natasha C Allard
- Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, 401 Kimball Tower, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States of America.
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- Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, 401 Kimball Tower, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States of America.
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Vadhera AS, Lee JS, Veloso IL, Khan ZA, Trasolini NA, Gursoy S, Kunze KN, Chahla J, Verma NN. Open Access Articles Garner Increased Social Media Attention and Citation Rates Compared With Subscription Access Research Articles: An Altmetrics-Based Analysis. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:3690-3697. [PMID: 36259650 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221124885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND To better understand the research impact on social media, alternative web-based metrics (Altmetrics) were developed. Open access (OA) publishing, which allows for widespread distribution of scientific content, has become increasingly common in the medical literature. However, the relationship between OA publishing and social media impact remains unclear. PURPOSE To compare social media attention and citation rates between OA and subscription access (SA) research articles within the orthopaedic and sports medicine literature. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study. METHODS Articles published as either OA or SA in 5 high-impact hybrid orthopaedic journals between January 2019 and December 2019 were analyzed. The primary outcome was the Altmetric Attention Score (AAS), a validated measure of social media attention. Secondary outcomes included citation rates, article characteristics, and the number of shares on social media. Independent t tests and chi-square analyses were used to compare outcomes between OA and SA articles. A multivariable linear regression analysis was performed to determine the association between article type and AAS while controlling for bibliometric characteristics. RESULTS A total of 2143 articles (246 OA articles, 11.5%; 1897 SA articles, 88.5%) were included. The mean AAS among all OA articles was 62.4 ± 184.6 (range, 0-2032), whereas the mean AAS among all SA articles was 18.4 ± 109.8 (range, 0-3425), representing a statistically significant difference (P < .001). The mean citation rate among OA articles was significantly higher (17.0 ± 22.5; range, 0-139) than that of SA articles (8.6 ± 13.4; range, 0-169) (P < .001). Multivariable linear regression analysis demonstrated that OA status (β = 15.15; P = .044), number of institutions (β = 2.13; P = .023), studies classified as epidemiological investigations (β = 107.40; P < .001), and disclosure of a conflict of interest (β = -11.18; P = .032) were significantly associated with a higher AAS. CONCLUSION OA articles resulted in significantly greater AAS and citations in comparison with SA articles. Articles published through the OA option in hybrid journals as well as those with a higher number of institutions, those that disclosed a conflict of interest, and those classified as epidemiological investigations were positively associated with greater AAS in addition to a greater number of citations. The potential for more extensive research dissemination inherent in the OA option may therefore translate into greater reach and social media attention.
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- Amar S Vadhera
- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, Illinois, USA.,Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Acibadem University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Navarro Martínez O, Igual García J, Traver Salcedo V. Transferring Healthcare Professional's Digital Competencies to the Workplace and Patients: A Pilot Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph192013187. [PMID: 36293766 PMCID: PMC9603321 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The new times, marked by immediacy, globalization, and technological advances, has forced health professionals to develop new competencies to adapt to the new challenges. However, necessary skills such as using digital tools are primarily ignored by institutions, hospitals, and universities, forcing professionals to undertake training in these areas independently. This research aims to analyse if there is a transfer of what has been learned in the digital healthcare field to their professional practice and patients. To perform the study, 104 healthcare professionals, mostly nurses, who had completed online training in digital competencies answered a questionnaire with 17 questions. These questions were related to the transfer of learning to professional practice and its use for developing patient resources. Almost 60% of the professionals said that they have used what they learned in the course in their professional work, but only 16% of the participants use it daily. The main barrier to not having applied what was learned during the course, according to participants, was the situation experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by a lack of time and lack of resources. Only 23 people out of 104 developed patient resources after the course; the most created were infographics and videos. In addition, 38 people used what they learned to improve their personal productivity: searches, storage, calendars, etc. Only 11 used it for research purposes. People between 31 and 40 years old create the most patient resources and use what they learn most frequently. There is a need to improve e-learning to provide quality training that can transfer good behaviour to professional practice in the health field.
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- Olga Navarro Martínez
- Department of Nursing, Catholic University of Valencia, 46007 Valencia, Spain
- Instituto ITACA, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto de Telecomunicaciones y Aplicaciones Multimedia (ITEAM), Departamento de Comunicaciones, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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Petersen W, Herbst E, Niemeyer P, Braun KF. Social Media in Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie. KNIE JOURNAL 2022. [PMCID: PMC9486767 DOI: 10.1007/s43205-022-00175-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Für die Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie sind u. a. LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube und ResearchGate wichtige soziale Netzwerke. Diese ermöglichen oft eine direktere und raschere Kommunikationsaufnahme unter Ärzten, Physiotherapeuten, Praxen und Krankenhäusern, Fachgesellschaften, Fachzeitschriften, Kostenträgern, Firmen aus der Medizintechnik und pharmazeutischen Industrie sowie Patienten. Durch diese Heterogenität der Anwender eröffnet sich eine Vielzahl an Nutzungsmöglichkeiten: Patientenmarketing, Wissensaustausch, Fortbildungen und Vorstellung innovativer Therapien. Verschiedene wissenschaftliche Studien haben diesbezüglich positive Effekte einer Nutzung sozialer Medien im Hinblick auf Arztbewertungen, Patientenoutcome und Aufmerksamkeit für aktuelle wissenschaftliche Studien (Zitierungen) zeigen können. Fachartikel, deren Inhalt über Infografiken in sozialen Medien platziert wird, werden häufiger zitiert als Artikel ohne Social-Media-Präsenz. Diesen positiven Aspekten der Nutzung sozialer Netzwerke in der Medizin stehen jedoch auch Risiken gegenüber. So haben aktuelle Untersuchungen gezeigt, dass in sozialen Netzwerken wiederholt in hohem Maße unwissenschaftliche und irreführende Informationen kommuniziert werden – Phänomen „fake news“. Für die Nutzung sozialer Medien durch Ärzte gilt es vor allem, im Hinblick auf den Datenschutz, die ärztliche Schweigepflicht und das Heilmittelwerbegesetz besonders achtsam zu sein.
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- Wolf Petersen
- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Martin Luther Krankenhaus, Caspar Teyßstr. 27–31, 14193 Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Unfall‑, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Martin Luther Krankenhaus, Caspar Teyßstr. 27–31, 14193 Berlin, Deutschland
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Zadro JR, Ferreira GE, O'Keeffe M, Stahl-Timmins W, Elkins MR, Maher CG. How do people use and view infographics that summarise health and medical research? A cross-sectional survey. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:677. [PMID: 36104815 PMCID: PMC9472431 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03744-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Understanding how people use infographics and their opinion on them has important implications for the design of infographics but has not been investigated. The aim of this study was to describe people's use of and opinions about infographics summarising health and medical research, preferences for information to include in infographics, and barriers to reading full-text articles. METHODS We conducted an online cross-sectional survey of consumers of infographics that summarise health or medical research. Demographic and outcome data were collected and summarised using descriptive statistics. A sensitivity analysis explored whether being a researcher/academic influenced the findings. RESULTS Two hundred fifty-four participants completed the survey (88% completion rate). Participants included health professionals (66%), researchers (34%), academics (24%), and patients/the public (13%). Most used Twitter (67%) and smartphones (89%) to access and view infographics, and thought infographics were useful tools to communicate research (92%) and increase the attention research receives (95%). Although most participants were somewhat/extremely likely (76%) to read the full-text article after viewing an infographic, some used infographics as a substitute for the full text at least half of the time (41%), thought infographics should be detailed enough so they do not have to read the full text (55%), and viewed infographics as tools to reduce the time burden of reading the full text (64%). Researchers/academics were less likely to report behaviours/beliefs suggesting infographics can reduce the need to read the full-text article. CONCLUSIONS Given many people use infographics as a substitute for reading the full-text article and want infographics to be detailed enough so they don't have to read the full text, a checklist to facilitate clear, transparent, and sufficiently detailed infographics summarising some types of health and medical research may be useful.
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- Joshua R Zadro
- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, PO Box M179, Level 10 North, King George V Building, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia.
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, PO Box M179, Level 10 North, King George V Building, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, PO Box M179, Level 10 North, King George V Building, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine & Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, PO Box M179, Level 10 North, King George V Building, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia
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Gottlieb M, Ibrahim AM, Martin LJ, Yilmaz Y, Chan TM. Educator's blueprint: A how-to guide for creating a high-quality infographic. AEM EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2022; 6:e10793. [PMID: 36034885 PMCID: PMC9411917 DOI: 10.1002/aet2.10793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Infographics are a valuable tool for increasing knowledge translation and dissemination. They can be used to simplify complex topics and supplement the written text of a study. This Educator's Blueprint paper will provide 10 strategies for creating high-quality infographics. These strategies include selecting appropriate content, defining the target audience, considering the format, selecting the software, using consistent font and color schemes, increasing image utilization, ensuring a consistent flow of ideas, avoiding copyright and HIPAA violations, getting feedback from others, and utilizing effective dissemination strategies. These strategies will help guide educators to increase their ability to create more effective infographics.
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- Michael Gottlieb
- Department of Emergency MedicineRush University Medical CenterChicagoIllinoisUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of SaskatchewanSaskatoonSaskatchewanCanada
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- Office of Continuing Professional DevelopmentMcMaster UniversityHamiltonOntarioCanada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Emergency MedicineMcMaster UniversityHamiltonOntarioCanada
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Traboco L, Pandian H, Nikiphorou E, Gupta L. Designing Infographics: Visual Representations for Enhancing Education, Communication, and Scientific Research. J Korean Med Sci 2022; 37:e214. [PMID: 35818705 PMCID: PMC9274103 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2022.37.e214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Infographics are graphic visual representations of educational content, used to deliver complex information, disseminate scientific research, and drive behavioral change. Herein, we review some of the factors pertinent to designing infographics and the potential for automation in the future. To guide high-impact design, it is vital to clearly define the objectives of the infographic and its target audience. Designing an effective infographic necessitates careful consideration of the layout, colors, font, and context. More recently, technical support to develop infographics are increasingly available through online software (Canva, Adobe, and Venngage) and emerging artificial intelligence programs. References can also become a visual representation of trends in scientific discovery. It is crucial for clinicians, researchers and scientists to have the knowledge and skills to design compelling infographics. In the era of social media, the uptake and effects of infographics for disseminating scientific research and public health education need to be further studied to understand their full potential.
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- Lisa Traboco
- Department of Medicine, Section of Rheumatology, St. Luke's Medical Center-Global City, Taguig, Philippines
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- Department of Rheumatology, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, UK
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- Department of Rheumatology, King's College Hospital & Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, Division of Inflammation Biology, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Rheumatology, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, UK
- Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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Sahu D, Poduval M. Altmetrics and Impact Factor: Relevance to the Orthopaedic Community. Indian J Orthop 2022; 56:1109-1111. [PMID: 35813547 PMCID: PMC9232668 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-022-00659-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- Dipit Sahu
- Mumbai Shoulder Institute, Central Avenue, Galleria, Powai, Mumbai, 400076 India
- Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, India
- Jupiter Hospital, Thane, India
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- Lifesciences Engineering, Tata Consultancy Services, Mumbai, India
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Vadhera AS, Lee JS, Veloso IL, Singh H, Trasolini NA, Kunze KN, Gursoy S, Geeslin AG, Verma NN, Chahla J. Technique Articles Are More Effective at Increasing Social Media Attention in Comparison With Original Research Articles: An Altmetrics-Based Analysis. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2022; 4:e989-e995. [PMID: 35747624 PMCID: PMC9210375 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2022.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Purpose To compare social media attention and citation rates between technique articles and matched original research articles (ORAs) regarding surgical procedures. Methods All technique articles published from August 2019 through July 2020 in the free, electronic versions of Arthroscopy Techniques and JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques were matched by topic to articles in the “Original Research” sections of Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation and JBJS Open Access in a 4:1 ratio within this time frame. The primary outcome was the Altmetric Attention Score (AAS). Secondary outcomes included citations, bibliometrics, and social media metrics. Independent t tests were used to compare primary and secondary outcomes between technique articles and ORAs. A multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to determine the association between article type and social media attention while controlling for confounding bibliometric characteristics. Results A total of 285 matched research articles (n = 57, 20.0%) and technique articles (n = 228, 80.0%) were included. The mean AAS among all technique articles was 3.63 ± 10.08 (range, 0-96) whereas the mean AAS among all ORAs was 1.30 ± 3.98 (range, 0-25), representing a statistically significant difference (P = .016). The mean citation rate among all technique articles was not significantly different from that among ORAs (P = .73). Multivariate linear regression analysis showed a statistically significant positive association between AAS and article type, with an additional mean increase in the AAS of 2.91 (95% confidence interval, 0.04-5.77; P = .047) for every technique article compared with an ORA. Furthermore, a significant positive relation was noted between the article origin and the AAS, with an increase in the AAS of 3.00 (95% confidence interval, 0.82-5.17; P = .007) for every article published in North America compared with an article originating from another continent. Conclusions Technique articles resulted in significantly greater AASs and social media attention in comparison with open-access ORAs on similar topics. Publications that described technical procedures in a technique journal and studies from North America were positively associated with greater AASs and greater numbers of citations received by articles. Clinical Relevance An improved understanding of how much attention is given to technique articles versus matched ORAs by social media may influence the methods authors and journals use for distributing content. The present study suggests that one option to increase the amount of social media attention received for a particular study may be to utilize an accompanying surgical technique video or illustrations as these are easily shareable on social media and offer rapid dissemination of knowledge, similar to that of an infographic. However, physicians who view multimedia within technique articles should be encouraged to review the accompanying articles and the supporting original research as a primary source before making changes in their clinical practice.
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Ojeda-Thies C. Redes sociales: un nuevo escenario de difusión científica. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2022; 66:157-158. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2022.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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[Translated article] Social media: a new scientific communication setting. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2022.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Coon JT, Orr N, Shaw L, Hunt H, Garside R, Nunns M, Gröppel-Wegener A, Whear B. Bursting out of our bubble: using creative techniques to communicate within the systematic review process and beyond. Syst Rev 2022; 11:56. [PMID: 35379331 PMCID: PMC8977563 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-022-01935-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Increasing pressure to publicise research findings and generate impact, alongside an expectation from funding bodies to go beyond publication within academic journals, has generated interest in alternative methods of science communication. Our aim is to describe our experience of using a variety of creative communication tools, reflect on their use in different situations, enhance learning and generate discussion within the systematic review community. METHODS Over the last 5 years, we have explored several creative communication tools within the systematic review process and beyond to extend dissemination beyond traditional academic mechanisms. Central to our approach is the co-production of a communication plan with potential evidence users which facilitates (i) the identification of key messages for different audiences, (ii) discussion of appropriate tools to communicate key messages and (iii) exploration of avenues to share them. We aim to involve evidence users in the production of a variety of outputs for each research project cognisant of the many ways in which individuals engage with information. RESULTS Our experience has allowed us to develop an understanding of the benefits and challenges of a wide range of creative communication tools. For example, board games can be a fun way of learning, may flatten power hierarchies between researchers and research users and enable sharing of large amounts of complex information in a thought provoking way, but they are time and resource intensive both to produce and to engage with. Conversely, social media shareable content can be quick and easy to produce and to engage with but limited in the depth and complexity of shareable information. DISCUSSION It is widely recognised that most stakeholders do not have time to invest in reading large, complex documents; creative communication tools can be a used to improve accessibility of key messages. Furthermore, our experience has highlighted a range of additional benefits of embedding these techniques within our project processes e.g. opening up two-way conversations with end-users of research to discuss the implications of findings.
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- Jo Thompson Coon
- NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South West Peninsula (PenARC), University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK.
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- University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK
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- University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK
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- University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK
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- University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK
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- University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK
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- NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South West Peninsula (PenARC), University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK
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Collins CS, Singh NP, Ananthasekar S, Boyd CJ, Brabston E, King TW. The Correlation between Altmetric Score and Traditional Bibliometrics in Orthopaedic Literature. J Surg Res 2021; 268:705-711. [PMID: 34487963 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2021.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clinicians and medical researchers increasingly turn to nonformal online platforms to promote research. Altmetric Attention Score (AAS) is a quantitative measurement of online influence of research in real time. The objective of this study is to determine if AAS correlates with traditional bibliometrics in the orthopaedic literature. MATERIALS AND METHODS From the 15 orthopaedic journals with the highest impact factor, the 10 most cited articles from each journal were reviewed for 2014 -2017. For each article, AAS was collected using the Altmetric Bookmarklet application and citation count from SCOPUS. Journal impact factor was recorded using Journal Citation Reports. Statistical analysis included Pearson's and Spearman's correlation coefficients. RESULTS A total of 600 articles were analyzed. A significant positive correlation was found between citation count and AAS for 2014 (r = 0.3188, p < 0.0001), and no correlation for 2015 (r = 0.1504, P = 0.0653), 2016 (r = 0.0087, P = 0.9157), and 2017 (r = 0.0061, P = 0.9408). There was no significant correlation between impact factor and AAS in 2014 (r = 0.4312, P = 0.1085), 2015 (r = 0.3850, P = 0.1565), 2016 (r = 0.1460, P = 0.6035) and 2017 (r = 0.0451 P = 0.8732). CONCLUSIONS AAS and traditional bibliometrics are currently not strongly correlated in orthopaedic literature. Citations take years to accumulate and AAS represents immediate influence of an article. An amalgamation of traditional bibliometrics and AAS may prove useful in determining the short- and long-term impact and influence of publications in orthopaedics.
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- Christine S Collins
- School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama; Birmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama.
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Geeslin AG. Editorial Commentary: Infographics Engage a Broader Audience Than Traditional Scientific Articles in the Medical Literature: The Latest Social Media Influencer? Arthroscopy 2021; 37:2598-2599. [PMID: 34353563 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.05.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Infographics are an evolving medium within the orthopaedic literature and support engagement of a broad audience than traditional scientific articles. Arthroscopy infographics have been published monthly since January 2019 on a range of topics relevant to the readership. Citation numbers have long been used as a metric for quality and relevance of a scientific article, although alternative metrics (altmetrics) are now available to quantify the online activity related to scholarly content. Altmetrics are defined as "metrics and qualitative data that are complementary to traditional, citation-based metrics," and the altmetric attention score depends on 3 main factors: volume (number of "mentions"), sources (e.g. newspaper, blog, tweet), and author (source of the "mention", e.g. physician vs journal). Recent research links altmetric scores to citation gains. Infographics are a tool for expanding, educating, and increasing the breadth of medical journal readership.
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