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Kim JK, Khondker A, Chua ME, Rickard M, Lorenzo A. Sentiment analysis of U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospital urology rankings: A difference in positivity between the public and academic worlds. J Pediatr Urol 2024; 20 Suppl 1:S81-S85. [PMID: 38906706 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2024.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Initiated in 2009, the U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) pediatric urology rankings aim to guide patients and families towards high-quality urologic care. Despite this, the pediatric urology community remains divided, with significant debate over the rankings' accuracy, utility, and potential for misleading information. While some professionals argue for a collective opt-out from these rankings, citing these concerns, others highlight their positive impact on patient care, hospital benchmarking, and financial support. OBJECTIVE Recognizing the lack of formal evaluation on how these rankings are viewed beyond the pediatric urology community, this research endeavors to fill the gap through sentiment analysis of public news articles and academic publications. STUDY DESIGN We captured news articles from Google News and academic papers from Ovid Medline and Embase, focusing specifically on content related to the USNWR pediatric urology rankings from 2009 to 2023. Sentiment analysis was conducted using the Valence Aware Dictionary and Sentiment Reasoner (VADER) package on both news and academic texts, aiming to capture the overall sentiment through a compound score derived from the presence of sentiment-laden words. Sensitivity analysis was performed using TextBlob Pattern Analyzer tool. RESULTS The analysis revealed a significant divergence in sentiment between news articles and academic literature. News articles exhibited a predominantly positive sentiment, with an average compound score of 0.681, suggesting a general approval or celebration of the rankings in the public sphere. Conversely, academic literature showed a more moderate sentiment, with an average score of 0.534, indicating a nuanced perspective that includes both positive views and critical reflections on the rankings. Sensitivity analysis confirmed this observation (Figure). DISCUSSION This difference may reflect the distinct nature of news media and academic discourse. While news outlets may prioritize celebratory narratives that align with public interest and institutional pride, academic discussions tend to offer a balanced view that critically assesses both the merits and limitations of the rankings. This discrepancy underscores the complexity of interpreting and acting upon the rankings within the pediatric urology community. CONCLUSION While the USNWR pediatric urology rankings are generally received positively by the public, as reflected in news media, the academic community presents a more reserved sentiment. These findings suggest the need for ongoing dialogue and research to understand the implications of these rankings fully. It also calls for a strategic approach to address the concerns and perceptions of healthcare professionals, aiming to leverage the rankings in a way that truly benefits patient care and informed decision-making.
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- Jin Kyu Kim
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Schlaepfer CH, Packiam VT, Tracy CR, Takacs EB, Steinberg RL. Current Utilization and Perceptions of Formal Education of Point-of-care Ultrasound in Urology. Urology 2024; 184:8-14. [PMID: 38065312 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2023.11.025] [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: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the extent of formal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training, current utilization of POCUS, and contemporary perceptions of POCUS amongst urologists. METHODS A survey including questions regarding demographics, prior ultrasound education, current ultrasound utilization in practice/training, perceived optimal POCUS utilization, and the perception of formal ultrasound training was developed. The survey was disseminated to residency program directors (PDs) via the SAU and members of AUA subsection organizations. Data were collected via Redcap. RESULTS A total of 40 PDs and 159 other respondents completed the survey with approximately half (51%) in an academic practice and two-thirds (68%) with more than 10years in practice. PD response rate was 28%, and general response rate was 2%. Among all respondents, 95% (186/196) and 82% (160/194) agreed/strongly agreed formal POCUS training would be worthwhile during and after residency. Among urology residency PDs, 93% (37/40) agreed/strongly agreed that formal POCUS training is worthwhile in residency. The majority of respondents used some form of ultrasound in practice (77%, 154/199). However, only 37% (72/199) of all respondents had prior formal POCUS training, and 19% (5/26) of PDs reported formal training in their programs. Of respondents without formal training, 63% (80/127) reported interest in pursuing formal training. CONCLUSION POCUS is widely utilized in many practices. Yet, most urologists have not participated in formal POCUS training and most programs do not have curricula. Urologists have favorable opinions of the utility, safety, and efficacy of POCUS and desire training.
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- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Urology, Iowa City, IA
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- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Urology, Iowa City, IA
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- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Urology, Iowa City, IA
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- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Urology, Iowa City, IA.
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Silverman JA, Chugh A, Hollier JM, Martin N, Raghu VK, Rosas-Blum E, van Tilburg MAL, Venkataraman-Rao P, Venkatesh RD, Lu PL. Using social media for patient care, research, and professional development: A North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition position paper. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2024; 78:414-427. [PMID: 38299267 DOI: 10.1002/jpn3.12051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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The advent of social media has changed numerous aspects of modern life, with users developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships, following and sharing breaking news and importantly, searching for and disseminating health information and medical research. In the present paper, we reviewed available literature to outline the potential uses, pitfalls and impacts of social media for providers, scientists and institutions involved in digestive health in the domains of patient care, research and professional development. We recommend that these groups become more active participants on social media platforms to combat misinformation, advocate for patients, and curate and disseminate valuable research and educational materials. We also recommend that societies such as NASPGHAN assist its members in accessing training on effective social media use and the creation and maintenance of public-facing profiles and that academic institutions incorporate substantive social media contributions into academic promotion processes.
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- Jason A Silverman
- Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Clinical Nutrition, Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, UPMC Children's Hospital Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Joan C Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, USA
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- Office of Clinical Evidence & Analysis, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Loeb S, Sanchez Nolasco T, Siu K, Byrne N, Giri VN. Usefulness of podcasts to provide public education on prostate cancer genetics. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 2023; 26:772-777. [PMID: 36681741 DOI: 10.1038/s41391-023-00648-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Podcasts, or episodic digital audio recordings, represent a novel way to reach large audiences for public education. Genetic evaluation has important implications for prostate cancer (PCa) care but is underutilized. We created a series of five podcasts about PCa genetics and tested their usefulness in raising awareness and providing education to lay audiences. METHODS We recruited 157 men and women from the general public and 100 patients with PCa from across the U.S., who listened to a podcast and completed an online survey. The primary outcome was the perceived usefulness of the podcast (score ≥5 on a published 7-point Likert scale). Secondary outcomes were relevance to informational needs, satisfaction and ease of use, as well as genetic knowledge and attitudes toward genetic testing after listening to the podcasts. RESULTS The podcasts were associated with high mean scores for perceived usefulness (5.6/7), relevance to informational needs (5.6/7), satisfaction (5.8/7), and ease of use (5.9/7). After listening to the podcasts, 80-100% correctly answered most key knowledge questions about PCa genetics, and 85% had a positive attitude toward genetic testing. On multivariable analysis, the perceived usefulness of the podcasts was higher among Black/Hispanic adults (p = 0.05) and those with a family history of PCa (p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS A podcast series on PCa genetics was perceived as useful and associated with high rates of knowledge for patients with PCa and the general public. Podcasts represent a promising new educational tool to raise awareness about PCa genetic evaluation, particularly for high-risk groups.
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- Stacy Loeb
- Department of Urology, New York University, New York, NY, USA.
- Department of Population Health, New York University, New York, NY, USA.
- The Department of Surgery/Urology, Manhattan Veterans Affairs Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Urology, New York University, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Population Health, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, New York University, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Population Health, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, New York University, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Population Health, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- The Division of Clinical Cancer Genetics, Yale University School of Medicine and Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, CT, USA
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Teoh JYC, Bhatt NR, Cucchiara V, Garcia Rojo E, Pradere B, Borgmann H, Loeb S, Kutikov A, Ribal MJ, Giannarini G. The Power of Hashtags in Social Media: Lessons Learnt from the Urology Tag Ontology Project. Eur Urol Focus 2022; 8:1565-1567. [PMID: 35668025 DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2022.05.002] [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: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Standardisation of hashtags for urologic diseases in the Urology Tag Ontology (UTO) project has facilitated more efficient filtering of social media content. Hashtags must be recognisable and easy to understand. The UTO list should be expanded to include hashtags for urologic procedures and the hashtags could be used on social media platforms other than Twitter to reach a wider audience.
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- Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh
- Department of Surgery, S.H. Ho Urology Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Urology, Division of Experimental Oncology, Urological Research Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Medical School Brandenburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Population Health, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, USA; Manhattan Veterans Affairs, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Urologic Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple University Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Uro-Oncology Unit, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Urology Unit, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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Corsi N, Nguyen DD, Butaney M, Majdalany SE, Corsi MP, Malchow T, Piontkowski AJ, Trinh QD, Loeb S, Abdollah F. Top 100 Urology Influencers on Twitter: Is Social Media Influence Associated with Academic Impact? Eur Urol Focus 2022; 9:396-402. [PMID: 36210295 DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2022.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Social media use in medicine has exploded, with uptake by most physicians and patients. There is a risk of dissemination of inaccurate information about urological conditions on social media. Physicians, as key opinion leaders, must play a role in sharing evidence-based information through social media. OBJECTIVE To identify and describe the top 100 urology influencers on the Twitter social media platform and to correlate Twitter influence with academic impact in urology. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Twitter influence scores for the search topic "urology" were collected in April 2022 using published methodology. The top 100 personal accounts with the highest computed scores were linked to individuals' names, all-time h index, geographic location, specialty, attributed sex, and board certification status in this cross-sectional study. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS We examined the correlation between influence rank and h index. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS Of the top 100 Twitter influencers on the topic of urology, the majority are from the USA (64%), male (85%), and practicing urologists (91%). Some 93% of US urology influencers are board-certified. Only 22 of the 50 US states are represented. The second most frequent country is the UK, with ten urology influencers. The median all-time h index is 42 (interquartile range 28.25-58). There is a weak positive correlation between influence rank and h index (r = 0.23; p = 0.02). Limitations of the study include the inability to validate the accuracy of the proprietary ranking algorithm and investigation of just one social media platform. CONCLUSIONS The top Twitter influencers in urology are mostly board-certified US urologists. Collectively, influencers have a relatively greater academic impact in comparison to the average urologist, although there is a weak positive correlation between Twitter influence and h index among top Twitter influencers. PATIENT SUMMARY Given the explosion of medical information on Twitter, we report the personal accounts with the greatest impact for the topic of "urology". We found that most urology influencers on Twitter are US board-certified urologists with a strong research history.
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Minami HR, Li X, Ong SK, Allen S, Ansari P, Balters M, Han D, Hess D, Jackson P, Kimbrough M, Porter M, Schroll R, Shames B, Shelton J, Soult M, Sussman JJ, Williams M, Yoo P, Smeds MR. Frequency and Characteristics of Social Media Use among General Surgery Trainees. J Surg Res 2022; 277:342-351. [PMID: 35561650 PMCID: PMC9677327 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.04.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION With increased social isolation due to COVID-19, social media has been increasingly adopted for communication, education, and entertainment. We sought to understand the frequency and characteristics of social media usage among general surgery trainees. MATERIALS AND METHODS General surgery trainees in 15 American training programs were invited to participate in an anonymous electronic survey. The survey included questions about demographics, frequency of social media usage, and perceptions of risks and benefits of social media. Univariate analysis was performed to identify differences between high users of social media (4-7 h per week on at least one platform) and low users (0-3 h or less on all platforms). RESULTS One hundred fifty-seven of 591 (26.6%) trainees completed the survey. Most respondents were PGY3 or lower (75%) and high users of social media (74.5%). Among high users, the most popular platforms were Instagram (85.7%), YouTube (85.1%), and Facebook (83.6%). YouTube and Twitter were popular for surgical education (77.3% and 68.2%, respectively). The most reported benefits of social media were improving patient education and professional networking (85.0%), where high users agreed more strongly about these benefits (P = 0.002). The most reported risks were seeing other residents (42%) or attendings (17%) with unprofessional behavior. High users disagreed more strongly about risks, including observing attendings with unprofessional behavior (P = 0.028). CONCLUSIONS Most respondents were high users of social media, particularly Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. High users incorporated social media into their surgical education while perceiving more benefits and fewer risks of social media.
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- Hataka R Minami
- Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri.
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- Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
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- Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Fayetteville, Arkansas
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- Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri
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Analysis of Twitter Engagement in a Progressively More Competitive Urology Match: A Mixed Methods Study. Urology 2022; 167:30-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.04.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Malik R, Loeb S. EDITORIAL COMMENT. Urology 2022; 159:27. [PMID: 35027183 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.08.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Rena Malik
- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Urology, New York University School of Medicine; Manhattan Veterans Affairs, NY, NY
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Twitter Engagement of Medical Students Applying to Urology Residency During COVID-19: A Mixed Methods Study. Urology 2022; 165:120-127. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.11.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Saade K, Shelton T, Ernst M. The Use of Social Media for Medical Education Within Urology: a Journey Still in Progress. Curr Urol Rep 2021; 22:57. [PMID: 34913134 PMCID: PMC8674028 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-021-01077-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This paper aims to discuss the growth of social media in urology over time, focusing on medical education platforms and best practices. RECENT FINDINGS Social medial has facilitated physician and patient knowledge acquisition, conference participation, and mentorship. Several social media best practice statements are available, including from the American Urologic Association (AUA) and The European Association of Urology (EAU), to help ensure responsible use. The role of social media in urologic medical education has been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Its utilization by urologists has been expanding, making it very valuable for physician and patient education. Future research should focus on ways to maximize these medical education efforts, minimize risks, and increase guideline awareness among users.
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- Kiana Saade
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Urology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Watane A, Al-khersan H, Kalavar M, Ahmed B, Venincasa M, Sridhar J. Self-Reported Social Media Use among Ophthalmology Residents. JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC OPHTHALMOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1736661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Objective To assess ophthalmology trainees' self-reported use of and attitudes toward social media.
Methods An online survey was distributed by email to ophthalmology residency applicants of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute between September 2016 and January 2020.
Results Of the 1,688 email recipients, the survey was filled by 208 ophthalmology trainees (12.3%). Nearly all trainees reported using social media for personal purposes (92.3%), while less than half used social media for professional purposes (43.4%). There were mixed sentiments regarding the impact of social media on the patient–physician relationship, with the majority feeling that it challenges a physician's authority (55.2%) but also empowers the patient (57.5%) and encourages shared care (92.8%). Twenty-five percent of trainees had reviewed professional social media guidelines, and most rated the quality of medical information on social media as “poor” (60.9%). There were low rates of trainees looking up patients (13.8%), providing their account information to patients (1.5%), responding to patients' messages (2.6%), following patients' accounts (2.6%), and being followed by patients (2.6%).
Conclusion The majority of ophthalmology trainees are active on social media. As these trainees enter practice, ophthalmology will likely see a rise in social media use. Training programs should consider a formal social media policy that is shared with all trainees as part of their education.
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- Arjun Watane
- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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Twitter and Instagram Use in the Urology Residency Application Process. Urology 2021; 159:22-27. [PMID: 34637837 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.08.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To define urology applicant attitudes and usage trends of social media (SM) during the 2021 urology match cycle. METHODS We emailed an anonymous, de-identified 22-question, multiple choice survey to all applicants to our institution for the 2021 Urology Residency Match. We asked participants about use of SM and which aspects they found useful in the application process. Univariate descriptive analyses were conducted based on survey responses. Chi-square analyses were performed to define significant differences in use of social media and resultant match outcomes. RESULTS Of the 528 students who registered for the 2021 AUA Match, 398 received our survey (75%), and 144 responded (27% of applicants nationwide). Of survey participants, 49% made a new account on Twitter while 30% had a preexisting account. Most participants (71%) had a preexisting Instagram account, while only 3% made a new account. Most participants agreed Twitter was used as a source to gather information about programs (84%) and learn about events (89%). Participants found SM most helpful for announcing event dates (71%) and highlighting resident social life (59%). Applicants did not match more highly on their rank lists if they used Twitter (P = .427) or Instagram (P = .166) and were not more likely to get more interviews if they used Twitter (P = .246) or Instagram (P = .114) CONCLUSION: Applicants found Twitter to be an important source of information through the virtual interview process. Despite the use of SM by most applicants, published content did not impact rank list decisions nor did SM engagement predict match outcomes.
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Ho P, Margolin E, Sebesta E, Small A, Badalato GM. #AUAMatch: The Impact of COVID-19 on Social Media Use in the Urology Residency Match. Urology 2021; 154:50-56. [PMID: 34033828 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To examine changes in Social Media (SoMe) use among urology residency applicants before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS We distributed surveys to individuals who applied to our residency program for application cycles ending in 2018, 2019, and 2021. The surveys included questions about applicants' SoMe use and perceptions of programs' SoMe use during the application process, both before (2018/2019) and after (2021) the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary outcome was SoMe use for professional purposes. RESULTS We received survey responses from 33% (162 of 496) and 29% (84 of 294) of applicants from the 2018/2019 and 2021 cohorts, respectively. There was a significant increase in professional SoMe use in the 2021 cohort (80%) compared with the 2018/2019 cohort (44%) (P < .001). In 2021 compared to 2018/2019, more applicants used SoMe to connect directly with residents (69% vs 34%, P < .001) and with faculty members (65% vs 15%, P < .001). Applicants in 2021 compared to 2018/2019 more often found SoMe to be useful for making decisions about applying to (33% vs 10%), interviewing at (26% vs 7%), and ranking programs (20% vs 9%) (all P < .05). Twitter was the most common platform for applicants to access program information, increasing from 38% to 71%. CONCLUSION The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a period of unprecedented SoMe usage among urology applicants, who used it to learn about and connect with residency programs in new ways. The use of SoMe by residency programs has become an important component of trainee recruitment and is likely to continue in the future.
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- Patrick Ho
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
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- Department of Urology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Urology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Urology, Montefiore Medical Center, New York, NY
| | - Gina M Badalato
- Department of Urology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY.
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