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Yamamoto T, Goto K, Kitano S, Maeshima Y, Yamada T, Azuma Y, Okumura S, Kawakubo N, Tanaka E, Obama K, Taura K, Terajima H, Tajiri T. Current insights on social media as a tool for the dissemination of research and education in surgery: a narrative review. Surg Today 2024:10.1007/s00595-024-02891-1. [PMID: 38980332 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-024-02891-1] [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: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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The purpose of our narrative review is to summarize the utilization of social media (SoMe) platforms for research communication within the field of surgery. We searched the PubMed database for articles in the last decade that discuss the utilization of SoMe in surgery and then categorized the diverse purposes of SoMe. SoMe proved to be a powerful tool for disseminating articles. Employing strategic methods like visual abstracts enhances article citation rates, the impact factor, h-index, and Altmetric score (an emerging alternative metric that comprehensively and instantly quantifies the social impact of scientific papers). SoMe also proved valuable for surgical education, with online videos shared widely for surgical training. However, it is essential to acknowledge the associated risk of inconsistency in quality. Moreover, SoMe facilitates discussion on specific topics through hashtags or closed groups and is instrumental in recruiting surgeons, with over half of general surgery residency programs in the US efficiently leveraging these platforms to attract the attention of potential candidates. Thus, there is a wealth of evidence supporting the effective use of SoMe for surgeons. In the contemporary era where SoMe is widely utilized, surgeons should be well-versed in this evidence.
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- Takehito Yamamoto
- Public Relations Committee, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan.
- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery and Oncology, Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Public Relations Committee, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Breast Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Public Relations Committee, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nagoya City University Midori Municipal Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Public Relations Committee, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan
- Division of Chest Surgery, Department of Surgery, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Public Relations Committee, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery and Oncology, Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery and Oncology, Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery and Oncology, Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Public Relations Committee, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Singh G, Goel R, Shapira Y, Hewitt J, Ovenden C, Selva D. Dacryocystorhinostomy videos on YouTube as a source of patient education. Int Ophthalmol 2024; 44:192. [PMID: 38653839 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-024-03139-0] [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: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND To determine the quality and reliability of DCR YouTube videos as patient education resources and identify any associated factors predictive of video quality. METHODS A YouTube search was conducted using the terms "Dacryocystorhinostomy, DCR, surgery" on 12th of January 2022, with the first 50 relevant videos selected for inclusion. For each video, the following was collected: video hyperlink, title, total views, months since the video was posted, video length, total likes/dislikes, authorship (i.e. surgeon, patient experience or media companies) and number of comments. The videos were graded independently by a resident, a registrar and an oculoplastic surgeon using three validated scoring systems: the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), DISCERN, and Health on the Net (HON). RESULTS The average number of video views was 22,992, with the mean length being 488.12 s and an average of 18 comments per video. The consensus JAMA, DISCERN and HON scores were 2.1 ± 0.6, 29.1 ± 8.8 and 2.7 ± 1.0, respectively. This indicated that the included videos were of a low quality, however, only DISCERN scores had good interobserver similarity. Videos posted by surgeons were superior to non-surgeons when considering mean JAMA and HON scores. No other factors were associated with the quality of educational content. CONCLUSION The quality and reliability of DCR related content for patient education is relatively low. Based on this study's findings, patients should be encouraged to view videos created by surgeons or specialists in preference to other sources on YouTube.
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- Gurfarmaan Singh
- The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia.
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia.
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- The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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Bethell MA, Anastasio AT, Adu-Kwarteng K, Tabarestani TQ, Lau BC. Analyzing the Quality, Reliability, and Educational Value of ACL Rehabilitation Exercises on TikTok: A Cross-Sectional Study. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671231218668. [PMID: 38145222 PMCID: PMC10748931 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231218668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Background Videos relating to rehabilitation exercises for common injuries relevant to younger populations such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear receive high view counts on social media platforms such as TikTok. Purpose/Hypothesis The purpose of this study was to analyze the quality, reliability, and educational value of TikTok videos among the patient population for ACL injury. It was hypothesized that TikTok videos related to ACL rehabilitation exercises would lack quality, reliability, and educational value. Study Design Cross-sectional study. Methods TikTok was queried for relevant videos using the hashtags "#ACLrehab" and "#ACLexercises." For each included video, the type of uploader (general user or health care professional) was identified. In addition, the number of views, likes, shares, comments, and favorites for each included video was recorded, and the content of each video was graded using the DISCERN (a well-validated informational analysis tool) and the ACL exercise education score (ACLEES - a custom-designed tool for the evaluation of ACL-related exercises). Results A total of 111 videos with 5,520,660 cumulative views were included; the median number of views per video was 9801.0 (interquartile range [IQR], 3583.0-28,000.0). Of these videos, 84 and 27 were created by the general public and health care professionals, respectively. The videos collectively received 335,577 likes, 2969 comments, 22,856 favorites, and 6142 shares, with a median of 439 (IQR, 111-1374), 10 (IQR, 2.5-25.5), 54 (IQR, 18-172.5), and 12 (IQR, 2-36), respectively. The tabulated scores for the DISCERN and ACLEES between general users and health care professionals were all statistically nonsignificant. Health care professionals had a higher percentage of videos with a "very poor" DISCERN score in comparison with the general public (66.67% vs 53.57%, respectively). Conclusion The overall educational value of the TikTok videos related to ACL rehabilitation exercises was very poor. Health care professionals should be aware of the broad distribution of ACL rehabilitation exercise videos that are accessible on TikTok and raise awareness of the deficiencies of the platform as a medium for educational medical-related information.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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