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Farooq M, Farooq M, Atiq N, Ranjha KU, Karimov Z. Social media as a clinical, educational and networking tool for neurosurgeons: A systematic review of literature. J Clin Neurosci 2024; 126:256-264. [PMID: 38981365 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2024.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND The use of social media has been drastic in the field of neurosurgery over the last two decades. Almost 70 % of neurosurgeons use social media platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and Instagram for purposes of professional growth. This literature review aims to quantify the use of social media in the field of neurosurgery, its benefits, and implications. METHODS A systematic review was conducted by searching PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar for articles pertaining tosocial media and neurosurgery.Mesh terms employed in the search strategy encompassed "Social Media", "neurosurgery", "education""benefits", "consequences"and related variations.Inclusion criteria involved studiesvaryingin methodology, includingobservational studies, case reports and comprehensive reviewsand investigatingvarious aspects of benefits and limitations of social media for neurosurgeons, encompassing its importance in community building, professional development, contribution to research and publications, mentorship, cultural diversity and other pertinent benefits. RESULTS The search yielded635articles, with437unique articles screened based on relevance. Following a meticulous screening process,86articles underwent full-text assessment, resulting in the inclusion of22articles meeting the eligibility criteria.Insights were derived onthebenefits of social media,its current limitationsas well astrends and demographics surrounding social media use in neurosurgery. CONCLUSION In todays modernized world, social media acts as a double-edged sword when it comes to neurosurgery; it offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, education, patient engagement, and support while demanding careful use and navigation to mitigate the risks associated with it.
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- Minaam Farooq
- Department of Neurosurgery, King Edward Medical University, Mayo Hospital Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Allama Iqbal Medical College, Jinnah Hospital Lahore, Pakistan
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- Allama Iqbal Medical College, Jinnah Hospital Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, King Edward Medical University, Mayo Hospital Lahore, Pakistan
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- Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Medicine Program, Izmir, Turkiye
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Raturi V, Delashaw J, Dumont A, Wang A. Most influential women neurosurgeons on Twitter. World Neurosurg X 2024; 23:100385. [PMID: 38725977 PMCID: PMC11079525 DOI: 10.1016/j.wnsx.2024.100385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Background Social media platforms can increase gender diversity and foster community within the neurosurgical field. Women have been historically underrepresented in neurosurgery. The purpose of this study is to compile a list of women neurosurgeons on Twitter according to their social media influence and identify whether social media influence correlates with academic productivity. Methods Women neurosurgeons (post-residency) in the United States who have Twitter accounts were obtained via the Women in Neurosurgery Twitter account and individuals who used the hashtag: #womeninneurosurgery (n= 50). Social media influence (followers, original posts, likes, retweets) was extracted through Popsters social media analytics platform for each of the accounts from January 1st, 2023 to June 30th, 2023. The efficiency metric standardized retweets for follower count, as well as number of posts. Academic H-index scores were ascertained via SCOPUS. 3 lists were created based off the efficiency metric, follower count, and average likes per post. Results The relationship between the efficiency metric (average retweets per post per follower) and H-index was not significant at level of p < 0.05, whereas the relationships between follower count and H-index, and average likes per posts and H-index were significant at p < 0.05. Conclusion The significant positive association found between H-index and average likes, as well as H-index and follower count demonstrates that social media influence and academic productivity/influence may go hand in hand. The lists of women neurosurgeons may serve as a guide for individuals interested in following women neurosurgeons on Twitter. Additionally, this would aid in fostering a community supportive of women neurosurgeons. Further, this may also inform individuals who would like to grow their presence on social media on how to build their following.
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- Vid Raturi
- Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, New Orleans, LA, USA
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Abdelsamad I, Hasan M. Endoscopic callosotomy as a minimally invasive approach to treat paediatric refractory epilepsy: case series. Childs Nerv Syst 2024; 40:1807-1811. [PMID: 38353694 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-024-06319-6] [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: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic callosotomy has emerged as a promising and minimally invasive technique for the treatment of refractory epilepsy. This paper aims to review the clinical outcomes and advancements associated with endoscopic callosotomy as a therapeutic option. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study includes 14 Paediatric patients diagnosed and managed at Al-azhar university hospitals. Those 14 patients were studied over 2 years. All patients underwent a corpus callosotomy using the bimanual endoscopic technique. RESULTS Endoscopic anterior corpus callosotomy was done in 13 patients while one case underwent endoscopic complete callosotomy. The most frequent complication was transient disconnection syndrome followed by transient Urinary incontinence and one case had minor CSF leak. As regard seizure freedom outcome (Engel's Outcome Scale): 4 cases (28.6%) became seizure free (Engle class I), 5 cases (35.7%) with Engle class II, 1 case (7.1%) with Engle class III and 4 cases (28.6%) classify as Engle class IV. CONCLUSION As a minimally invasive technique with a favorable impact on cognitive function, less complications and a significant reduction in seizure frequency and severity in the majority of paediatric patients, endoscopic corpus callosotomy offeres substantial benefits in managing refractory epilepsy in paediatric.
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- Islam Abdelsamad
- Department of Neurosurgery, Shebin Elkom Teaching Hospital, Menofia, Egypt.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Ranjha KU, Farooq M, Hoz SS. Commentary: Altmetrics Versus Bibliometrics in Neurosurgery-Finding a Balance. Neurosurgery 2024; 94:e53-e54. [PMID: 38345359 DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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- Kaleem Ullah Ranjha
- Department of Neurosurgery, King Edward Medical University, Mayo Hospital Lahore, Lahore , Pakistan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, King Edward Medical University, Mayo Hospital Lahore, Lahore , Pakistan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , USA
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Shah NR, DeFilippo CG, DeJesus J, Price A, Naik-Mathuria B, Radhakrishnan RS. The Social Media Footprint of Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Programs: Where Do We Stand? J Pediatr Surg 2023; 58:2294-2299. [PMID: 37714763 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.08.015] [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: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Social media utilization is expanding within graduate medical education and academic surgery. This study aims to quantify the current social media footprint of pediatric surgery (PS) fellowship training programs. METHODS United States PS fellowship programs from the American Pediatric Surgical Association website and social media accounts on three platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) were identified. Authors quantified subject matter within public program content and compared PS social media utilization to other surgical training programs. A public Twitter survey was disseminated to evaluate recent PS applicant Twitter use and perceptions about content posted by programs. RESULTS Of 51 PS fellowship programs, 23 (45.1%) had active Twitter accounts, 2 (3.9%) had active Facebook accounts, and 1 (2.0%) had an active Instagram account. Cumulatively, 5162 organic posts were published across all 26 accounts (90.4% on Twitter). Most commonly posted content included research/conference presentations (31.3%) and faculty accolades (15.1%), while clinical/OR experience (3.6%), gender/ethnic diversity (2.4%) had the least content. Compared to other training programs, PS has lower utilization of Facebook (p < 0.001) and Instagram (p < 0.001), but similar Twitter utilization (p = 0.09). Twenty-four recent applicants responded to the public Twitter survey. Most (62.5%) used Twitter intentionally for recruitment and networking purposes when applying to fellowship. They expressed desire for increased content related to clinical/OR experiences, program ethnic/gender diversity and recruitment information. CONCLUSION Amongst PS training programs, Twitter is the most commonly utilized platform. Expanding Twitter usage to more programs and posting more varied content may facilitate opportunities for diverse applicant recruitment and serve as a platform to share clinical knowledge, which will ultimately move the needle towards growth and equity. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Nikhil R Shah
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA.
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- John Sealy School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA
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- John Sealy School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA
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Mueller AM, Wood Matabele KL, Edalatpour A, Marks JM, Afifi AM. Social Media Popularity and Academic Productivity in Academic Plastic Surgery: A Positive Correlation. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023; 47:2150-2158. [PMID: 37653180 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-023-03605-7] [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: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Social media is a powerful tool that has empowered plastic surgeons to easily collaborate with one another and rapidly publicize research progression. The present study investigates the relationship between academic productivity and social media presence among both integrated and independent plastic surgery programs and their faculty. METHODS Plastic surgery programs on the American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons website were included. Faculty were identified via review of each program's website. Following metrics of academic productivity were collected for each faculty member: h-index, i10-index, number of publications, and number of citations. Online review was then conducted to identify faculty and program Instagram and Twitter accounts, and the number of associated followers and posts. RESULTS Integrated plastic surgery programs were more likely to have an Instagram account (p < 0.001), have higher average faculty h-index (p = 0.027), i10-index (p = 0.027), and number of publications (p = 0.042). A number of Instagram followers were significantly associated with average faculty h-index (p < 0.001), i10-index (p < 0.001), and number of publications (p < 0.001). The number of posts on a program's Instagram significantly predicted average faculty h-index (p < 0.001), i10-index (p < 0.001), and number of publications (p < 0.001). Twitter followers were significantly associated with average faculty h-index (p = 0.0397), i10-index (p = 0.0432), and number of citations (p = 0.00737). CONCLUSIONS The present study reveals a correlation between metrics of social media popularity and academic productivity of plastic surgeons. We propose that Instagram and Twitter are effective tools with which plastic surgeons may not only publicize their clinical practice, but also rapidly disseminate important innovations among the medical community. Integrated plastic surgery programs and their faculty have significantly higher utilization of social media platforms. The number of followers and posts on a program's Instagram have a significantly positive correlation with average faculty's academic productivity. Social media platforms may empower academic plastic surgeons to disseminate their innovations on a larger scale. NO LEVEL ASSIGNED This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each submission to which Evidence-Based Medicine rankings are applicable. This excludes Review Articles, Book Reviews, and manuscripts that concern Basic Science, Animal Studies, Cadaver Studies, and Experimental Studies. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Alison M Mueller
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Clinical Science Center, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Avenue, Box 3236, Madison, WI, 53792, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Clinical Science Center, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Avenue, Box 3236, Madison, WI, 53792, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Clinical Science Center, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Avenue, Box 3236, Madison, WI, 53792, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Clinical Science Center, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Avenue, Box 3236, Madison, WI, 53792, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Clinical Science Center, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Avenue, Box 3236, Madison, WI, 53792, USA.
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Cloney MB, Hopkins B, Roumeliotis A, El Tecle N, Dahdaleh NS. Variation in academic neurosurgery departments' #neurosurgery social media influence. World Neurosurg X 2023; 20:100232. [PMID: 37435398 PMCID: PMC10331579 DOI: 10.1016/j.wnsx.2023.100232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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Background Social media use is increasingly common among academic neurosurgery departments, but its relationship with academic metrics remains underexamined. Methods We examine the relationship between American academic neurosurgery departments' number of followers on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and the following academic metrics: Doximity Residency rankings, US News & World Report rankings (USNWR) of their affiliated medical schools, and the amount of NIH funding of those schools. Results Few departments had disproportionate number of followers. A greater proportion of programs had Twitter accounts (88.9%) than had Instagram (72.2%) or Facebook (51.9%) accounts (p=0.0001). Programs identified as "Influencers" had more departmental NIH funding (p=0.044), more institutional NIH funding (p=0.035), better Doximity residency rankings (p=0.044), and better affiliated medical school rankings (p=0.002). Number of Twitter followers had the strongest correlation with academic metrics, yet only modest correlations were identified to departmental NIH funding (R=0.496, p=0.0001), institutional NIH funding (R=0.387, p=0.0072), Doximity residency rank (R=0.411, p=0.0020), and affiliated medical school ranking (R=0.545,p<0.0001). On multivariable regression, only being affiliated with a medical school in the top quartile on the USNWR rankings, rather than neurosurgery departmental metrics, predicted having more Twitter (OR=5.666, p=0.012) and Instagram (OR=8.33, p=0.009) followers. Conclusion American academic neurosurgery departments preferentially use Twitter over Instagram or Facebook. Their Twitter or Instagram presences are associated with better performance on traditional academic metrics. However, these associations are modest, suggesting that other factors contribute to a department's social media influence. A department's affiliated medical school may contribute to the department's social media brand.
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Malhotra K, Dagli MM, Santangelo G, Wathen C, Ghenbot Y, Goyal K, Bawa A, Ozturk AK, Welch WC. The Digital Impact of Neurosurgery Awareness Month: Retrospective Infodemiology Study. JMIR Form Res 2023; 7:e44754. [PMID: 37155226 DOI: 10.2196/44754] [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: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Neurosurgery Awareness Month (August) was initiated by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons with the aim of bringing neurological conditions to the forefront and educating the public about these conditions. Digital media is an important tool for disseminating information and connecting with influencers, general public, and other stakeholders. Hence, it is crucial to understand the impact of awareness campaigns such as Neurosurgery Awareness Month to optimize resource allocation, quantify the efficiency and reach of these initiatives, and identify areas for improvement. OBJECTIVE The purpose of our study was to examine the digital impact of Neurosurgery Awareness Month globally and identify areas for further improvement. METHODS We used 4 social media (Twitter) assessment tools (Sprout Social, SocioViz, Sentiment Viz, and Symplur) and Google Trends to extract data using various search queries. Using regression analysis, trends were studied in the total number of tweets posted in August between 2014 and 2022. Two search queries were used in this analysis: one specifically targeting tweets related to Neurosurgery Awareness Month and the other isolating all neurosurgery-related posts. Total impressions and top influencers for #neurosurgery were calculated using Symplur's machine learning algorithm. To study the context of the tweets, we used SocioViz to isolate the top 100 popular hashtags, keywords, and collaborations between influencers. Network analysis was performed to illustrate the interactions and connections within the digital media environment using ForceAtlas2 model. Sentiment analysis was done to study the underlying emotion of the tweets. Google Trends was used to study the global search interest by studying relative search volume data. RESULTS A total of 10,007 users were identified as tweeting about neurosurgery during Neurosurgery Awareness Month using the "#neurosurgery" hashtag. These tweets generated over 29.14 million impressions globally. Of the top 10 most influential users, 5 were faculty neurosurgeons at US university hospitals. Other influential users included notable organizations and journals in the field of neurosurgery. The network analysis of the top 100 influencers showed a collaboration rate of 81%. However, only 1.6% of the total neurosurgery tweets were advocating about neurosurgery awareness during Neurosurgery Awareness Month, and only 13 tweets were posted by verified users using the #neurosurgeryawarenessmonth hashtag. The sentiment analysis revealed that the majority of the tweets about Neurosurgery Awareness Month were pleasant with subdued emotion. CONCLUSIONS The global digital impact of Neurosurgery Awareness Month is nascent, and support from other international organizations and neurosurgical influencers is needed to yield a significant digital reach. Increasing collaboration and involvement from underrepresented communities may help to increase the global reach. By better understanding the digital impact of Neurosurgery Awareness Month, future health care awareness campaigns can be optimized to increase global awareness of neurosurgery and the challenges facing the field.
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- Kashish Malhotra
- Department of Surgery, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India
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- Department of Surgery, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Pando A, Talbot CE, Valdivia DJ, Liu JK. Analysis of Neurosurgery Influencers on Instagram: Trends and Patterns of the Neurosurgeon's Social Media Footprint. World Neurosurg 2023; 173:e422-e430. [PMID: 36822401 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.02.070] [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: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Social media outlets such as Instagram have recently become a popular tool for medical professionals to disseminate medical information to a large public audience. In this study, we identify the top neurosurgery influencers on Instagram and analyze trends between content type, audience interaction, and user engagement. METHODS A list of neurosurgeon Instagram profiles based on the number of followers, user engagement, and average interaction were compiled. Outcome variables such as the numbers of followers, likes, comments, hashtags, caption words, user engagement, and average user activity were collected and analyzed. The most recent 30 posts from each included profile were stratified into categories on the basis of type of content. RESULTS A total of 73 neurologic surgeon "influencer" Instagram profiles met our inclusion and exclusion criteria (67 male [91.8%]; 6 female [8.2%]). Of the most recent 30 posts for each influencer, clinical and professional posts represented the majority (67.4%), while lifestyle and patient posts made up 30.3% and 2.3%, respectively. In comparison to the rest of the field (n = 43), the 30 profiles with the most followers had a significantly higher average interaction (418.77 vs. 126.79; P < 0.001), number of uploads (578.87 vs. 184.58; P = 0.004), average number of likes given in the top posts (770.71 vs. 2150.40; P < 0.001), average posts per week (2.40 vs. 1.12; P = 0.041), and average posts per month (9.91 vs. 4.02.; P = 0.015). CONCLUSIONS Neurosurgeon influencers on Instagram post content that predominantly features educational and academic subject matter. Post content regarding the individual's personal life or extracurricular activities made up a lesser portion of content, and there were few posts categorized as patient testimonials.
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- Alejandro Pando
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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Shaikh HJ, Brodell BJ, Soin SP. "Social media perceptions of hip fractures: A two-year cross-sectional analysis". Injury 2023; 54:1176-1179. [PMID: 36803921 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.02.028] [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: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND The outcomes of hip fracture rely heavily on subjective pain relief, and social media provides a remarkable lens to examine the patient experience. METHODS A search of public posts on Instagram and Twitter was performed over a 2 -year period, selected through use of the following hashtags: #hipfracture, #hipfracturerecovery, and #hipfracturerepair. A categorical classification system was used for media format (picture or video), perspective, timing, tone, and content. Post-popularity (number of likes) and geographic location were also recorded. RESULTS Of the Instagram posts analyzed, 50.6% were made by patients. The most common content included in Instagram posts was rehabilitation and or educational posts on hip fracture. Amongst the Twitter posts analyzed, 66% of posts were made by professional organizations. Frequently referenced themes included education, and posts produced by the hospital or surgeon. Of Facebook posts analyzed, 62.8% of posts were produced by businesses. CONCLUSION Social media analysis is a powerful tool for evaluating characteristics important to patients. Instagram was used more by patients and focused on rehabilitation. Twitter posts were more frequently made by professional organizations and tended to be educational. Lastly, Facebook posts were made primarily by businesses and focused on marketing.
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- Hashim Jf Shaikh
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Performance, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York 14620, United States.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Performance, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York 14620, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Performance, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York 14620, United States
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Haider AS, Zaki PG, Mehta GU, Sheehan JP, Shepard MJ. Social media insights for neurosurgical oncologists: a survey of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons Joint Section on Tumors. J Neurooncol 2023; 162:129-135. [PMID: 36864317 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-023-04268-9] [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: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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PURPOSE There is a paucity in the literature regarding the characteristics and attitudes of social media (SM) utilization in a professional manner by neurosurgical oncologists. METHODS A 34-question electronic survey was created using Google Forms and disseminated via email to members of the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumors. Demographic data were compared amongst those who utilize social media versus those who do not. Factors associated with positive effects of professional SM use and with having more followers on SM were analyzed. RESULTS The survey received 94 responses, of which 64.9% reported that they currently use SM in a professional manner. Age < 50 years was found to be associated with SM use (p = 0.038). Facebook (54.1%), Twitter (60.7%), Instagram (41%), and LinkedIn (60.7%) were the most used SM platforms. Having a higher number of followers was associated with practicing in academics (p = 0.005), using Twitter (p = 0.013), posting about their own research publications (p = 0.018), posting interesting cases (p = 0.022), and posting about upcoming events (p = 0.001). Having a higher number of followers on SM was also associated with positive effects, specifically new patient referrals (p = 0.04). CONCLUSION Neurosurgical oncologists can benefit by using social media professionally for increased patient engagement and networking within the medical community. Practicing in academics, making use of Twitter, and posting about interesting cases, upcoming academic events, and one's own research publications can help gain followers. In addition, having a large following on social media could lead to positive effects such as new patient referrals.
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- Ali S Haider
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Allegheny Health Network Neuroscience Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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El Naamani K, Yudkoff CJ, Carreras A, Abbas R, Sioutas GS, Amllay A, Tjoumakaris SI, Gooch MR, Herial N, Rosenwasser RH, Jabbour P. Social Media and Neurosurgery: Insights from the Top 100 Neurosurgery Influencers on Twitter. World Neurosurg 2023; 171:e422-e431. [PMID: 36529426 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The rise in popularity of social media (SoMe) in medicine has created a powerful tool for the professional development and continued education of clinicians. Numerous benefits of SoMe exist; however, significant challenges concerning professionalism, confidentiality, and spread of misinformation may limit its usefulness. To understand the ways the top 100 Twitter influencers interact with SoMe, their views on SoMe, and its future in the medical field. METHODS Literature was reviewed to obtain common concerns about SoMe in the medical field. A survey with 30 questions was sent to the top 100 Twitter influencers in the Neurosurgical field identified by Riccio et al. The survey assessed participant demographics, SoMe activity, stance toward SoMe, and views on the future of SoMe. RESULTS Most participants were in the age group of 35-44 years (n = 23, 44.2%), resided in the United States (n = 39, 73.6%), have been in practice for 6-10 years (n = 14, 26.4%), and ranked Twitter as the mostly used platform (n = 37,72.6%). Per participant Reponses, 35 (66%) participants have taken a political stance on SoMe, 0 (0%) have gotten into any legal issues regarding a post shared on SoMe, 45 (84.9%) agreed/strongly agreed that SoMe is essential for networking and mentorship, and 49 (92.3%) agreed/strongly agreed that that SoMe will continue to play a major role in the medical field. CONCLUSIONS Although SoMe has its advantages, several disadvantages render it a double-edged sword. Maximizing SoMe's benefits and minimizing its misuse will further strengthen its role in the medical field.
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- Kareem El Naamani
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Powell K, McCall K, Hooda K, Prasad V, Kakkilaya A. Financial conflicts of interest of physicians followed by neurosurgical journals on Twitter. Int J Health Plann Manage 2023; 38:679-686. [PMID: 36597174 DOI: 10.1002/hpm.3611] [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: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Social media, particularly Twitter, has played an increasing role in networking and the dissemination of neurosurgical research. Despite extensive study on financial conflicts of interest (FCOI) influencing medical research, little is known about the function of conflicts of interest on social media and the influence they may have. In this study, we sought to evaluate the FCOI of physicians followed on Twitter by the top three neurosurgical journals. MATERIALS AND METHODS We analysed the FCOI of United States (US) physicians followed by the top three neurosurgical journals (Journal of Neurosurgery, World Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery) on Twitter. We determined the FCOIs of each physician using the Open Payments Search Tool located at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov and summed the data between 2014 and 2021. RESULTS We examined 2651 Twitter accounts followed by the top three neurosurgical journals on Twitter and determined 705 (26.6%) belonged to US physicians. Of the 705 US physicians, 577 (81.8%) received general payments between 2014 and 2021. After excluding US physicians currently in residency or fellowship (n = 157), this percentage increased to 93.2% (n = 511/548). In total, nearly $70 million in general payments were made between 2014 and 2021. CONCLUSION These findings raise questions regarding the interaction between neurosurgical journals and the medical community on Twitter. This study may serve as the basis for future work on best practices for medical journals navigating their affiliations on Twitter.
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- Kerrington Powell
- School of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Bryan, Texas, USA
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- School of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Bryan, Texas, USA
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- School of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Bryan, Texas, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- School of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Bryan, Texas, USA
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Alvi MA, Elkaim LM, Levett JJ, Pando A, Roy S, Samuel N, Alotaibi NM, Zadeh G. Current landscape of social media use pertaining to glioblastoma by various stakeholders. Neurooncol Adv 2023; 5:vdad039. [PMID: 37250621 PMCID: PMC10209009 DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdad039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Background Given the potential for social media to allow widespread public engagement, its role in healthcare, including in cancer care as a support network, is garnering interest. To date, the use of social media in neuro-oncology has not been systematically explored. In the current manuscript, we sought to review Twitter use on glioblastoma among patients, caregivers, providers, researchers, and other stakeholders. Methods The Twitter application programming interface (API) database was surveyed from inception to May 2022 to identify tweets about glioblastoma. Number of tweet likes, retweets, quotes, and total engagement were noted for each tweet. Geographic location, number of followers, and number of Tweets were noted for users. We also categorized Tweets based on their underlying themes. A natural language processing (NLP) algorithm was used to assign a polarity score, subjectivity score, and analysis label to each Tweet for sentiment analysis. Results A total of 1690 unique tweets from 1000 accounts were included in our analyses. The frequency of tweets increased from 2013 and peaked in 2018. The most common category among users was MD/researchers (21.6%, n = 216), followed by Media/News (20%, n = 200) and Business (10.7%); patients or caregivers accounted for only 4.7% (n = 47) while medical centers, journals, and foundations accounted for 5.4%, 3.7%, and 2.1%. The most common subjects that Tweets covered included research (54%), followed by personal experience (18.2%) and raising awareness (14%). In terms of sentiment, 43.6% of Tweets were classified as positive, 41.6% as neutral, and 14.9% as negative; a subset analysis of "personal experience" tweets revealed a higher proportion of negative Tweets (31.5%) and less neutral tweets (25%). Only media (β = 8.4; 95% CI [4.4, 12.4]) and follower count (minimally) predicted higher levels of Tweet engagement. Conclusion This comprehensive analysis of tweets on glioblastoma found that the academic community are the most common user group on Twitter. Sentiment analysis revealed that most negative tweets are related to personal experience. These analyses provide the basis for further work into supporting and developing the care of patients with glioblastoma.
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- Mohammed Ali Alvi
- Divisionof Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Corresponding Author: Lior M. Elkaim, MD, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, 1001 Boulevard Decarie, Montreal, Quebec, Canada ()
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- Department of Medicine, University of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Divisionof Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Neuroscience Institute, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Social Media Presence Across U.S. Neurosurgical Residency Programs and Subspecialties. World Neurosurg 2022; 168:e43-e49. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.08.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Ly JA, Kogan EG, Hannan ZD, Eurich JT, Naran V, Kurucan E, Solarz MK, Abdelfattah HM. Social Media Use Among Hand Surgeons. Orthop Rev (Pavia) 2022; 14:38324. [PMID: 36168396 PMCID: PMC9501716 DOI: 10.52965/001c.38324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently social media use within healthcare has increased significantly. Today, it is common for patients to browse the Internet, including physicians' social media pages, to learn about their medical conditions and search for providers. The purpose of this study is to analyze the use of social media among hand surgeons, and to compare this use between academic and private surgeons. METHODS Using the American Society for Surgery of the Hand's (ASSH) online directory, all active members practicing within the ten most populated U.S. cities were identified. Social media presence was determined by an Internet search of platforms. Members were stratified by practice model (academic vs. private). Chi-square and t-tests were used to compare categorical and continuous variables, and a multivariable logistic regression was performed for the binary variable practice model. RESULTS Two hundred and fifty-six hand surgeons were identified with 150 (59%) in academic and 106 (41%) in private practice. For ResearchGate accounts, 51 (82%) were academic and 11 (18%) were private. Mean PubMed publications was 38 for academic and 9 for private. YouTube presence was 69 (70%) in academic and 29 (30%) in private. On multivariable analysis, the odds of having ResearchGate and YouTube presence were higher for academic practice. There was no statistically significant difference by practice type for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. CONCLUSIONS With the recent social media expansion, surgeons have adopted social media platforms to reach patients. While the literature has shown that private practices are more active in social media, our results show they are not more active than academic practices in the ten most populated U.S. cities. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Justin A Ly
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA USA 19140
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA USA 19140
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA USA 19140
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Chicago School of Medicine, Chicago, IL USA 60637
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA USA 19140
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA USA 19140
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA USA 19140
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA USA 19140
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Riccio I, Dumont AS, Wang A. The top 100 social media influencers in neurosurgery on Twitter. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2022.101545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Current state of social media utilization in neurosurgery amongst European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) member countries. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2022; 164:15-23. [PMID: 34313853 PMCID: PMC8313658 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-021-04939-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Social Media (SoMe) is becoming increasingly used in the medical community, and its use has been related with academic productivity. However, utilization of SoMe in the European neurosurgical community has not been assessed systematically. Methods An online search was undertaken to discover SoMe accounts of (1) national and related neurosurgical societies listed on the EANS website, (2) neurosurgical journals present on EANS website, (3) neurosurgery centers within EANS member countries, as listed on their website. SoMe accounts of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram were searched for journals and societies, and Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for neurosurgery departments. The number of likes/followers/subscribers was recorded. Results Five (31%) neurosurgery journals had a SoMe presence. The highest number of followers, likes, and tweets was found for JNNP, and Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B had the most subscribers and video views. SoMe usage was identified for 11 national (28.2%) and 2 multi-national neurosurgical societies. From these, the French Society of Neurosurgery had the largest number of Facebook followers (> 2800) and Likes (> 2700), the Society of British Neurological Surgeons had the largest number of Twitter followers (> 2850), whereas EANS overall had the most followers on Twitter > 5100 and Facebook > 5450. A total of 87 SoMe neurosurgery center accounts were found on either Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, for 64 of 1000 centers (6.4%) in 22 of 40 different countries (55%). Of these 67% (n = 43/64) arose from 6 countries (England, Germany, Italy, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine). There were more Facebook accounts (n = 42) than Instagram accounts (n = 23) or Twitter accounts (n = 22). Conclusion SoMe use amongst neurosurgical societies and departments in Europe is very limited. From our perspective, explanations are lacking for the correlated numbers to the market shares of SoMe in the respective countries. Further research, including a survey, to follow up on this important topic should be undertaken among EANS members.
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Abbas MJ, Jildeh TR, Khalil LS, Buckley P, Mumuni SP, Washington KJ, Okoroha KR. Social Media Use Continues to Increase Among Orthopaedic Residency Programs in the United States. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2021; 3:e1761-e1767. [PMID: 34977631 PMCID: PMC8689276 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2021.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate the social media usage of orthopaedic residency programs, program directors (PDs), and department chairs across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and to determine which types of social media posts are indicative of increased user following. Methods A systematic online search strategy was performed in October 2020 to identify all allopathic orthopaedic surgery residency program accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Instagram posts were further analyzed to evaluate the type of post that significantly correlated with increased follower counts. Results Of 158 orthopaedic surgery programs, 69 (43.7%) had Instagram accounts, 52 (32.9%) had Facebook accounts, and 54 (34.2%) had Twitter accounts. Program presence on Instagram and Twitter continued to grow exponentially (R2 = 0.99 and R2 = 0.95, respectively). Regarding program leadership, a total of 151 PDs and 156 chairs were identified. Of these, 21 PDs (14%) and 8 chairs (5.1%) had Instagram accounts. The number of posts and the numbers of educational, social, program information, and operative posts (P < .01) significantly correlated with increased followers on Instagram. Conclusions Fewer than one-half of orthopaedic surgery residency programs and fewer than one-quarter of PDs and department chairs have a social media presence. However, the number of residency programs on social media continues to rise year-over-year. The total number of posts; the amount of educational, social, and program information; and the number of operative posts significantly correlated with increased followers on Instagram. Clinical Relevance With the growing prevalence of social media, orthopaedic surgery residency programs have the opportunity to connect with future applicants and disseminate informational content regarding their programs.
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Lamano JB, Riestenberg RA, Haskell-Mendoza AP, Lee D, Sharp MT, Bloch O. Correlation between social media utilization by academic neurosurgery departments and higher online patient ratings. J Neurosurg 2021:1-13. [PMID: 34678765 DOI: 10.3171/2021.6.jns2122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Patients increasingly utilize online physician review websites (PRWs) and social media to inform healthcare-related decisions. This provides neurosurgeons with opportunities for increased patient engagement. And despite the growing use of social media among neurosurgeons, the relationship between social media utilization and online reviews remains unknown. The goal of this study was to characterize the relationship between social media utilization and PRW ratings across academic neurosurgery departments. METHODS Social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram) of academic neurosurgery departments were identified. Online reviews for individual faculty were obtained from Healthgrades, Vitals, WebMD, and Google. Reviews were aggregated to identify the total number of reviews per department, to generate a composite departmental rating, and to calculate a summed departmental score. US News & World Report (USNWR) and Doximity rankings were recorded for each department. Social media utilization by individual neurosurgeons and associated ratings were investigated within the departments with the highest social media utilization. RESULTS Seventy-eight percent of academic neurosurgery departments utilized social media. The most prevalent platform was YouTube (49.1%), followed by Twitter (46.5%), Facebook (38.6%), and Instagram (16.7%). Higher patient ratings on PRWs were associated with the utilization of YouTube (p = 0.048) or Twitter (p = 0.02). The number of social media platforms utilized demonstrated a significant, positive correlation with patient ratings (p = 0.006) and summed patient ratings (p = 0.048). Although USNWR (p = 0.02) and Doximity (p = 0.0008) rankings correlated with patient ratings, only the number of social media platforms utilized remained a significant predictor of patient ratings on multivariate analysis (p = 0.0001). Thirty-one percent of academic neurosurgeons from departments with high social media utilization were active on social media. The most prevalent social media platform among individual neurosurgeons was Twitter (27.4%), followed by Instagram (8.4%), Facebook (4.9%), and YouTube (2.2%). Higher summed patient scores were associated with individual neurosurgeon utilization of YouTube (p = 0.04), Facebook (p < 0.0001), and Instagram (p = 0.01). Increased social media utilization among neurosurgeons was correlated with a greater number of patient reviews (p = 0.006) and higher summed patient scores (p = 0.003). On multivariate analysis, only Facebook use remained a significant predictor of the number of patient reviews received (p = 0.002) and summed patient satisfaction scores (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS An increased social media presence is associated with higher ratings on PRWs. As neurosurgeons continue to expand their online presence, they should be aware of the possible impact of social media on online patient reviews.
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- Jonathan B Lamano
- 1Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; and
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- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
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- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
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- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
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- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
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- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
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Waqas M, Gong AD, Dossani RH, Cappuzzo JM, Rho K, Lim J, Housley SB, Shakir HJ, Siddiqui AH, Levy EI. Social Media Use Among Neurosurgery Trainees: A Survey of North American Training Programs. World Neurosurg 2021; 154:e605-e615. [PMID: 34325027 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.07.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Social media have revolutionized access to educational content. Given the extensive presence of social media, these platforms have the potential to influence neurosurgical training and education of residents and fellows. We explored the attitudes of neurosurgical trainees (postgraduate years 1-9) toward social media and their perceived influence on training and education. METHODS This study was a survey of trainees at North American neurosurgery residency programs. A 22-item survey, including 2 free-text questions, was distributed through the Congress of Neurological Surgeons listserv. The survey consisted of questions regarding demographics, social media platform use, and trainee views on social media; their perceived impact on education and job performance was gauged using a 5-point Likert scale. Descriptive analysis was performed. RESULTS The survey was disseminated to 1160 neurosurgery trainees, with a response rate of 15.3%. Of 178 respondents, 132 (74.2%) were men; 142 (79.8%) were 25-34 years old. All respondents used social media. The most commonly used platforms were Facebook (87.1%), followed by YouTube (84.3%), Instagram (81.5%), and Twitter (74.7%). The most common reasons for social media use were personal social (89.8%), networking (65.5%), and academic resources (65.0%); 113 respondents (63.5%) reported spending <25% of their time on social media for academics. The Neurosurgical Atlas (63.3%), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (11.2%), and American Association of Neurological Surgeons (10.1%) social media accounts were the most commonly used academic platforms. CONCLUSIONS Social media use was ubiquitous among trainees. Although most used social media for personal social communication, most also used it for academic purposes.
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- Muhammad Waqas
- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA; Department of Radiology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA; Canon Stroke and Vascular Research Center, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA; Jacobs Institute, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA; Department of Radiology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA; Canon Stroke and Vascular Research Center, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA; Jacobs Institute, Buffalo, New York, USA.
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Hamidi N, Karmur B, Sperrazza S, Alexieva J, Salmi L, Zacharia BE, Nduom EK, Cohen-Gadol AA, Rutka JT, Mansouri A. Guidelines for optimal utilization of social media for brain tumor stakeholders. J Neurosurg 2021; 136:335-342. [PMID: 34298513 DOI: 10.3171/2020.11.jns203226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Effective use of social media (SM) by medical professionals is vital for better connections with patients and dissemination of evidence-based information. A study of SM utilization by different stakeholders in the brain tumor community may help determine guidelines for optimal use. METHODS Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube were searched by using the term "Brain Tumor." Platform-specific metrics were determined, including audience size, as a measure of popularity, and mean annual increase in audience size, as a measure of performance on SM. Accounts were categorized on the basis of apparent ownership and content, with as many as two qualitative themes assigned to each account. Correlations of content themes and posting behavior with popularity and performance metrics were assessed by using the Pearson's test. RESULTS Facebook (67 pages and 304,581 likes) was predominantly used by organizations (64% of pages). Top themes on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube were charity and fundraising (67% of pages), education and research (72% of accounts), and experience sharing and support seeking (48% of videos, 60% of views, and 82% of user engagement), respectively. On Facebook, only the presence of other concurrent platforms influenced a page's performance (rho = 0.59) and popularity (rho = 0.61) (p < 0.05). On Twitter, the number of monthly tweets (rho = 0.66) and media utilization (rho = 0.78) were significantly correlated with increased popularity and performance (both p < 0.05). Personal YouTube videos (30% of videos and 61% of views) with the theme of experience sharing and support seeking had the highest level of engagement (60% of views, 70% of comments, and 87% of likes). CONCLUSIONS Popularity and prevalence of qualitative themes differ among SM platforms. Thus, optimal audience engagement on each platform can be achieved with thematic considerations. Such considerations, along with optimal SM behavior such as media utilization and multiplatform presence, may help increase content popularity and thus increase community access to neurooncology content provided by medical professionals.
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- Nima Hamidi
- 1Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, Arizona
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- 2Section of Neurosurgery, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- 1Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, Arizona
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- 6Department of General Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- 7Department of Neurosurgery, Penn State University, Hershey; and.,8Penn State Cancer Institute, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- 5Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- 7Department of Neurosurgery, Penn State University, Hershey; and.,8Penn State Cancer Institute, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Daggubati LC, Ryan CA, Brandon C, Madden DB, Farou N, Mansouri A, Zacharia BE. #Neurosurgery: A Temporal and Content Analysis of Academic Neurosurgery on Twitter. World Neurosurg 2021; 153:e481-e487. [PMID: 34242826 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.06.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Social media has become ubiquitous in modern medicine. Academic neurosurgery has increased adoption to promote individual and departmental accomplishments, engage with patients, and foster collaboration. We sought to quantitatively evaluate the adoption of one of the most used social media platforms, Twitter, within academic neurosurgery. METHODS A quantitative and qualitative analysis of Twitter use across 118 academic neurosurgery departments with residency programs in the United States was performed in March 2019 and March 2021. We collated Twitter handles, Doximity residency ranking (a peer-determined ranking system), geographic location, and Twitter demographics (tweets, followers, likes, and tweet content) from before and after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Tweet content was characterized by reviewers over a predetermined 6-month period. Linear regression and parametric/nonparametric tests were used for analysis. RESULTS Departmental accounts grew 3.7 accounts per year between 2009 and 2019 (R2 = 0.96), but 43 accounts (130%) were added between 2019 (n = 33) and 2021 (n = 76). This growth, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic, changed the model from linear to exponential growth (R2 = 0.97). The highest-ranking programs based on Doximity were significantly more likely to have an account (P < 0.001) and have more followers (P < 0.0001). Tweet content analysis revealed prioritization of faculty/resident activity (mean 49.9%) throughout the quartiles. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrate rapid uptake in Twitter use among U.S. academic neurosurgical departments, accelerated by COVID-19. With the impact of COVID-19, it is clear that there will be continued rapid adoption of this platform within neurosurgery, and future studies should explore the outcomes of peer collaboration, patient engagement, and dissemination of medical information.
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- Lekhaj C Daggubati
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Cancer Institute, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Cancer Institute, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Patro A, Carr S, Stevens MN, Landeen KC, Cass ND, Haynes DS. Otolaryngology Residency Program Rankings and Social Media Usage: A Longitudinal Analysis. Laryngoscope 2021; 131:2455-2460. [PMID: 34000091 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Social media is a powerful networking tool among health care organizations. This study determines correlations between program reputation and social media activity and popularity, specifically among otolaryngology residency programs. METHODS Accredited programs, excluding military and osteopathic, in the United States were included. Activity and popularity on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram were assessed during the same 7-month period from 2016 to 2020. Doximity Residency reputation scores (dividing programs into quartiles) and US News & World Report (comparing programs affiliated with top hospitals versus those with unranked hospitals) were utilized to compare differences based on reputation. RESULTS Of 104 programs, 91 (88%) had social media accounts. Instagram and Twitter were more commonly used than Facebook, with 78 (75%), 49 (47%), and 42 (40%) accounts, respectively. The cumulative use of all three platforms grew yearly, while Twitter (R2 = 0.9863) and Instagram (R2 = 0.9955) presence increased exponentially. Doximity's top quartile programs had more Facebook (P = .020), Twitter (P < .001), and Instagram (P = .102) accounts. First-quartile programs also adopted each platform months before fourth-quartile programs. Stratified by US News & World Report, ranked programs had more social media accounts, with 24 (53%) on Facebook (P = .028), 32 (71%) on Twitter (P < .001), and 37 (82%) on Instagram (P = .155). Programs with higher reputations were more active and exhibited increased likes and followers over time. CONCLUSION Social media use among otolaryngology programs has grown exponentially, with Instagram and Twitter becoming the dominant platforms. Higher ranked programs are more active on social media, have more followers, and adopt social media earlier. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4 Laryngoscope, 2021.
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- Ankita Patro
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A
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- School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A
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Ward M, Abraham ME, Craft-Hacherl C, Nicheporuck A, Ward B, Pashkhover B, Gendreau J, Mammis A. Neuromodulation, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Spinal Cord Stimulation on YouTube: A Content-Quality Analysis of Search Terms. World Neurosurg 2021; 151:e156-e162. [PMID: 33831615 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.03.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND YouTube is one of the most widely accessed platforms for patients seeking information across all medical specialties. More than 50% of patients engage with online information before seeing a physician. There has been no qualitative analysis of neuromodulation content on YouTube. METHODS By evaluating the search interest of neuromodulation terms via Google Trends, the authors selected 3 search terms to assess on YouTube. For each term, the top 20 videos were selected, 10 sorting by view count and 10 by relevance. DISCERN criteria were used to evaluate each video. Statistical analysis was performed with R software to discover associations among video characteristics and DISCERN scores (DSs). RESULTS Neuromodulation, deep brain stimulation, and spinal cord stimulation terms were searched. There were 52 unique and 8 duplicate videos, which were excluded. The videos received 6,984,743 combined views (134,321 average). Neurosurgeons were the most common authors, producing 22 videos, followed by anesthesiologists with 10 videos. Statistical analysis showed that videos that were sponsored (DS 44.79 vs. 34.53; P < 0.011), had board-certified physicians (DS 42.88 vs. 31.25; P < 0.004), and had credentials of the video producer (DS 41.82 vs. 34.42; P < 0.044) were more likely to have higher DSs. Spinal cord stimulation videos had the lowest quality of the search terms (DS 30.9 vs. 39.2, 42.6; P < 0.043). CONCLUSIONS Certain characteristics of YouTube videos are associated with higher quality. Video producers should aim to use these characteristics and follow DISCERN criteria when preparing online videos.
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- Max Ward
- Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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Anterior Abdominal Wall Blocks as A Source of Information in A Social Media Network. JOURNAL OF BASIC AND CLINICAL HEALTH SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.30621/jbachs.896340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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D'Amico RS, Immidisetti AV, Katz J, White T, Bedi A, Baum G, Ellis J, Levine M, Ortiz R, Boockvar JA, Langer DJ. Web-Based Education and Social Media Increase Access to Careers in Neurosurgery: The Lenox Hill Hospital BRAINterns Experience. World Neurosurg 2021; 150:e445-e465. [PMID: 33741545 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To replace educational opportunities lost during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital produced an open-access webinar series ("BRAINterns") that covered a broad range of health care topics with a focus on neurosurgery. METHODS This 8-week webinar series ran from July 1 to August 28, 2020. An optional exit survey was distributed to participants. Data were analyzed to characterize and better understand trends among a global cohort of participants. RESULTS A total of 16,484 people registered for BRAINterns, and 6675 took the survey (40.5% response rate). Responders represented 87 countries, of which the majority were from the United States and Canada (90.48%, n = 6039). Responders were primarily female (82.9%, n = 5521). Racial and ethnic representation was majority Asian (42%, n = 2798), followed by White (22.7%, n = 1514), Hispanic/Latino (16.2%, n = 1080), and Black and African American (7.7%, n = 516). Participants reported hearing about BRAINterns through various social media platforms (72.18%, n = 4818)-the most popular was TikTok (33.4%, n = 2232). Overall, 93.4% of participants reported that the course was a good use of their time during the pandemic, and 86.7% reported that the course helped replace lost opportunities. CONCLUSIONS These data demonstrate that webinar-based education is an effective method of expanding access to careers in medicine and in particular, neurosurgery, to traditionally underrepresented populations. Social media can be a powerful tool to combat barriers to early exposure and vastly improve diversity within the field.
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- Randy S D'Amico
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital/Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, New York, New York, USA.
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- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital/Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital/Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital/Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital/Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital/Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital/Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital/Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital/Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital/Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, New York, New York, USA
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BOZTAŞ N, HANCI V, KÜÇÜKGÜÇLÜ S, ÖZKARDEŞLER S. Sosyal Bir Media Ağında Bilgi Kaynağı Olarak Anterior Abdominal Duvar Blokları. MUSTAFA KEMAL ÜNIVERSITESI TIP DERGISI 2021. [DOI: 10.17944/mkutfd.819426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Teton ZE, Freedman RS, Tomlinson SB, Linzey JR, Onyewuenyi A, Khahera AS, Hendricks BK, Cohen-Gadol AA. The Neurosurgical Atlas: advancing neurosurgical education in the digital age. Neurosurg Focus 2021; 48:E17. [PMID: 32114553 DOI: 10.3171/2019.12.focus19820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The advent of the internet and the popularity of e-learning resources has promoted a shift in medical and surgical education today. The Neurosurgical Atlas has sought to capitalize on this shift by providing easily accessible video and online education to its users on an international scale. The rising popularity of social media has provided new avenues for expanding that global reach, and the Atlas has sought to do just that. In this study, the authors analyzed user demographics and web traffic patterns to quantify the international reach of the Atlas and examined the potential impact of social media platforms on the expansion of that reach. METHODS Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram metrics were extracted using each respective service's analytics tool from the date of their creation through October 2019. Google Analytics was used to extract website traffic data from September 2018 to September 2019 and app data from January 2019 to October 2019. The metrics extracted included the number of platform users/followers, user demographic information, percentage of new versus returning visitors, and a number of platform-specific values. RESULTS Since the authors' previous publication in 2017, annual website viewership has more than doubled to greater than 500,000 viewing sessions in the past year alone; international users accounted for more than 60% of the visits. The Atlas Twitter account, established in August 2012, has more than 12,000 followers, primarily hailing from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Saudi Arabia. The Atlas Facebook account, established in 2013, has just over 13,000 followers, primarily from India, Egypt, and Mexico. The Atlas Instagram account (established most recently, in December 2018) has more than 16,000 followers and the highest percentage (31%) of younger users (aged 18-24 years). The Atlas app was officially launched in May 2019, largely via promotion on the Atlas social media platforms, and has since recorded more than 60,000 viewing sessions, 80% of which were from users outside the United States. CONCLUSIONS The Neurosurgical Atlas has attempted to leverage the many e-learning resources at its disposal to assist in spreading neurosurgical best practice on an international scale in a novel and comprehensive way. By incorporating multiple social media platforms into its repertoire, the Atlas is able to ensure awareness of and access to these resources regardless of the user's location or platform of preference. In so doing, the Atlas represents a novel way of advancing access to neurosurgical educational resources in the digital age.
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- Zoe E Teton
- 1School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- 3School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- 4Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- 5Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago, Illinois
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- 7Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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Shlobin NA, Hoffman SC, Clark JR, Hopkins BS, Kesavabhotla K, Dahdaleh NS. Social Media in Neurosurgery: A Systematic Review. World Neurosurg 2021; 149:38-50. [PMID: 33556595 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.01.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Social media has been used increasingly in neurosurgery by individuals. We aimed to identify demographics and preferences of social media use, describe the scope of social media use, and characterize its utility. METHODS A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases. Titles and abstracts from articles identified in the search were read and selected for full-text review. Studies meeting prespecified inclusion criteria were reviewed in full and analyzed for relevant data. RESULTS Of 431 resultant articles, 29 were included. Patients and caregivers most commonly used Facebook and Twitter, whereas nearly 50% of neurosurgeons used LinkedIn and Doximity. Patient and caregiver users of social media tended to be <35 years old. Content of posts varied from requesting/providing information (∼40%) to seeking emotional support/forming connections (∼30%). A total of 20.6% of videos were irrelevant to clinical neurosurgery. Factual accuracy of most videos was poor to inadequate. Social media use was associated with greater academic impact for neurosurgical departments and journals. Posts with photos and videos and weekend posts generated 1.2-2 times greater engagement. CONCLUSIONS Patients and caregivers who use social media are typically younger than 35 years old and commonly use Facebook or Twitter. Neurosurgeons prefer Doximity and LinkedIn. Social media yields information regarding common symptoms and uncovers novel symptoms. Videos are poor-to-inadequate quality and often irrelevant to clinical neurosurgery. Optimizing social media use will augment the exchange of ideas regarding clinical practice and research and empower patients and caregivers.
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- Nathan A Shlobin
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Goshtasbi K, Tsutsumi K, Berger MH, Kuan EC, Tjoa T, Haidar YM. Otolaryngology Residency Programs' Rising Social Media Presence During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Laryngoscope 2020; 131:E1457-E1459. [PMID: 33252776 PMCID: PMC7753419 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Khodayar Goshtasbi
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, California, U.S.A
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Al-khersan H, Lazzarini TA, Fan KC, Patel NA, Tran AQ, Tooley AA, Lee WW, Alfonso E, Sridhar J. Social media in ophthalmology: An analysis of use in the professional sphere. Health Informatics J 2020; 26:2967-2975. [DOI: 10.1177/1460458220954610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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To characterize how ophthalmologists are using social media in their practice. A survey regarding ophthalmologists’ personal and professional use of social media was distributed online through a university alumni listserv. Data collection occurred over 4 weeks from January to February 2020. In total, 808 ophthalmologists opened the survey email, and 160 responded (19.8%). Of 160 respondents, 115 (71.9%) participated in social media for personal use. Professional use of social media was noted by 63 (39.4%) respondents. Age >40 years old correlated with less personal ( X2 = 5.06, p = 0.025) but not professional use ( p = 0.065). Private practice was associated with more use of social media professionally compared to those in an academic or Veteran’s Affairs hospital ( X2 = 6.58, p = 0.037). A majority of respondents (58.7%) were neutral regarding the effect of social media on their practice. The present survey showed that nearly 40% of respondents are involved in social media in a professional context. Private practice correlated with increased use of social media professionally, but providers were most commonly neutral regarding the impact of social media on their practice. This finding suggests further avenues of research including how providers using social media professionally are defining and assessing successful use.
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- Manhattan Eye Ear Throat Hospital, Northwell University, USA
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Navarro SM, Mazingi D, Keil E, Dube A, Dedeker C, Stewart KA, Ncube T, Rickard JL, Lavy C, Tuttle TM. Identifying New Frontiers for Social Media Engagement in Global Surgery: An Observational Study. World J Surg 2020; 44:2881-2891. [PMID: 32447417 PMCID: PMC7385014 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05553-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background The purpose of this observational study is to characterize the use of social media content pertaining to global surgery. Methods A search for public posts on social media related to global surgery was performed over a 3-month window, from January 1st, 2019, to March 31st, 2019. Two public domains were included in the search: Instagram and Twitter. Posts were selected by filtering for one hashtag: #GlobalSurgery. A binary scoring system was used for media format, perspective of the poster, timing of the post, tone, and post content. Data were analyzed using Chi-squared tests with significance set to p < 0.05. Results Overall, 2633 posts with the hashtag #GlobalSurgery were publicly shared on these two social media platforms over the 3-month period. Of these, 2272 (86.3%) referenced content related to global surgery and were original posts. Physicians and other health professionals authored a majority (60.5%, 1083/1788) of posts on Twitter, whereas organizations comprised a majority of the posts on Instagram (59.9%, 290/484). Posts either had a positive (50.2%, 1140/2272) or neutral (49.6%, 1126/2272) tone, with only 0.3% or 6/2272 of posts being explicitly negative. The content of the posts varied, but most frequently (43.4%, 986/2272) focused on promoting communication and engagement within the community, followed by educational content (21.3%, 486/2272), advertisements (18.8%, 427/2272), and published research (13.2%, 299/2272). The majority of global surgery posts originated from the USA, UK, or Canada (67.6%, 1537/2272), followed by international organizations (11.5%, 261/2272). Chi-squared analysis comparing Instagram with Twitter performed examining media content, tone, perspective, and content, finding statistically significant differences (p < 0.001) the two platforms for each of the categories. Conclusion The online social media community with respect to global surgery engagement is predominantly composed of surgeons and health care professionals, focused primarily on promoting dialogue within the online community. Social media platforms may provide a scalable tool that can augment engagement between global surgeons, with remaining opportunity to foster global collaboration, community engagement, education and awareness.
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- Sergio M Navarro
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA. .,Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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- Department of Surgery, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- University of the Witwatersrand, Linksfield Orthopaedic, Sports and Rehabilitation Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Linzey JR, Robertson F, Haider AS, Graffeo CS, Wang JZ, Shasby G, Alotaibi NM, Cohen-Gadol AA, Rutka JT. Online Impact and Presence of a Specialized Social Media Team for the Journal of Neurosurgery: Descriptive Analysis. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e17741. [PMID: 32163371 PMCID: PMC7267990 DOI: 10.2196/17741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background Social media use continues to gain momentum in academic neurosurgery. To increase journal impact and broaden engagement, many scholarly publications have turned to social media to disseminate research. The Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG) established a dedicated, specialized social media team (SMT) in November 2016 to provide targeted improvement in digital outreach. Objective The goal of this study was to examine the impact of the JNSPG SMT as measured by increased engagement. Methods We analyzed various metrics, including impressions, engagements, retweets, likes, profile clicks, and URL clicks, from consecutive social media posts from the JNSPG’s Twitter and Facebook platforms between February 1, 2015 and February 28, 2019. Standard descriptive statistics were utilized. Results Between February 2015 and October 2016, when a specialized SMT was created, 170 tweets (8.1 tweets/month) were posted compared to 3220 tweets (115.0 tweets/month) between November 2016 and February 2019. All metrics significantly increased, including the impressions per tweet (mean 1646.3, SD 934.9 vs mean 4605.6, SD 65,546.5; P=.01), engagements per tweet (mean 35.2, SD 40.6 vs mean 198.2, SD 1037.2; P<.001), retweets (mean 2.5, SD 2.8 vs mean 10.5, SD 15.3; P<.001), likes (mean 2.5, SD 4.0 vs mean 18.0, SD 37.9; P<.001), profile clicks (mean 1.5, SD 2.0 vs mean 5.2, SD 43.3; P<.001), and URL clicks (mean 13.1, SD 14.9 vs mean 38.3, SD 67.9; P<.001). Tweets that were posted on the weekend compared to weekdays had significantly more retweets (mean 9.2, SD 9.8 vs mean 13.4, SD 25.6; P<.001), likes (mean 15.3, SD 17.9 vs mean 23.7, SD 70.4; P=.001), and URL clicks (mean 33.4, SD 40.5 vs mean 49.5, SD 117.3; P<.001). Between November 2015 and October 2016, 49 Facebook posts (2.3 posts/month) were sent compared to 2282 posts (81.5 posts/month) sent between November 2016 and February 2019. All Facebook metrics significantly increased, including impressions (mean 5475.9, SD 5483.0 vs mean 8506.1, SD 13,113.9; P<.001), engagements (mean 119.3, SD 194.8 vs mean 283.8, SD 733.8; P<.001), and reach (mean 2266.6, SD 2388.3 vs mean 5344.1, SD 8399.2; P<.001). Weekend Facebook posts had significantly more impressions per post (mean 7967.9, SD 9901.0 vs mean 9737.8, SD 19,013.4; P=.03) and a higher total reach (mean 4975.8, SD 6309.8 vs mean 6108.2, SD 12,219.7; P=.03) than weekday posts. Conclusions Social media has been established as a crucial tool for the propagation of neurosurgical research and education. Implementation of the JNSPG specialized SMT had a demonstrable impact on increasing the online visibility of social media content.
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- Joseph R Linzey
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group, Charlottesville, VA, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Relationship between persuasive metadiscoursal devices in research article abstracts and their attention on social media. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0231305. [PMID: 32282846 PMCID: PMC7153898 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0231305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Research article abstracts often convince readers that the article is worth reading. Therefore, they rely not only on the quality of arguments or novelty of findings to persuade readers but also linguistic markers in the form of metadiscourse to assert a position on an issue, increase readability of a text, engage readers, and avoid objection to the writer’s interpretations, thereby enhancing the credibility of the text. Given that research article abstracts are often published online and their newsworthiness would affect whether they would be ultimately read, Altmetric.com, which emerged in 2010, can help quantify the popularity of research article abstracts by counting views on social media and other platforms such as news and policy documents. Yet a study on how metadiscoursal devices are used to persuade readers, and how they are correlated with Altmetric Attention Score (AAS) provided by Altmetric.com, merits attention. In our study, we examined 241 abstracts from 50 top journals in 12 disciplines with the highest AAS from 2014–2018 and performed a quantitative analysis of the interactive and interactional metadiscourse markers exhibited in the abstracts. Overall, we found a positive correlation between the use of metadiscourse and AAS. Furthermore, we noticed that each discipline used distinct metadiscourse markers in abstracts with high AAS, which contributed to its respective discipline-specific conventions. It has been previously shown that the use of an array of interactive and interactional metadiscourse renders the abstract more worthy of attention. Being knowledgeable of rhetorical choices in relation to metadiscoursal devices will enable writers to construct more persuasive abstracts by making informed judgments about the appropriate use of metadiscourse to draw the attention of readers in their respective disciplines.
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Yakar F, Jacobs R, Agarwal N. The current usage of Instagram in neurosurgery. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2019.100553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The current use of Twitter in orthopaedic surgery departments: A cross-sectional analysis. CURRENT ORTHOPAEDIC PRACTICE 2020. [DOI: 10.1097/bco.0000000000000844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mheidly N, Fares J. Health communication research in the Arab world: A bibliometric analysis. INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/ihj-2019-000011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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ObjectiveHealth communication is a novel field in the Arab world. This study aimed to describe and characterise health communication research activity in the region.Methods and analysisThe PubMed database was used to search for publications related to health communication from Arab states. Publications were classified according to country of origin, without limiting for date. Research activity and output were examined with respect to population and the gross domestic product (GDP) of each Arab state.ResultsA total of 66 contributions related to health communication came from the Arab countries, with the first paper published from Lebanon in 2004. Health communication-related publications constituted 0.03% of the total biomedical research contributions published by the Arab world since 2004 and 1% of the world’s health communication literature. Number of health communication contributions ranged between 0 and 12, with Lebanon producing the most output. Qatar ranked first with respect to contributions per population, whereas Lebanon ranked first with respect to contributions per GDP. Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen had nil health communication publications.ConclusionRecognising the barriers facing the health communication field and addressing them carefully are vital in the plan to better the Arab world’s output and contribution in the field.
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Graffeo CS, Carlstrom LP, Perry A. No Article an Island: Letter in Response to "Social Media in Neurosurgery: Using ResearchGate". World Neurosurg 2019; 128:632. [PMID: 31675772 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.04.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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The role of social media in selective dorsal rhizotomy for children: information sharing and social support. Childs Nerv Syst 2019; 35:2179-2185. [PMID: 31079181 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-019-04197-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is a surgical treatment for spasticity, primarily in cerebral palsy (CP). There is a growing trend for patients to seek medical information from their peers on social media platforms. This study qualitatively and quantitatively assessed the use of social media as an information-sharing and support-seeking tool by patients and caregivers. METHODS A search was performed on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Public information was quantitatively assessed by category, users, year of creation, and country of origin. Representative samples of comments and posts were then qualitatively assessed by thematic analysis. RESULTS One hundred eighty-five Facebook groups and pages, 97 YouTube videos, and 14 Twitter accounts were identified, based in 13 countries. SDR and CP groups had a mean membership of 3063 and 2339, respectively; SDR and CP pages had a mean number of "likes" of 1650 and 10,711, respectively. Total YouTube video views were 593,135 (mean 6115). Total Twitter followers were 62,609 (mean 2160). Qualitative analysis identified seven categories of comments: emotional support and forming connections (22.34%), sharing information and advice (15.96%), appreciation and successes (31.91%), challenges and difficulties (8.51%), advertising/offering services (4.79%), inequities and access (4.79%), and social media as a second opinion (11.7%). CONCLUSIONS This study outlines the use of social media platforms in the distribution of information regarding SDR. We highlight the importance placed by patients and caregivers on the advice of their peers. The current report should inform healthcare providers' interactions with patients with respect to information seeking and provision of support.
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Xie DX, Dedmon MM, O'Connell BP, Yawn RJ, Haynes DS. Evaluation of Social Media Presence of Otolaryngology Residency Programs in the United States. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019; 144:802-806. [PMID: 30335882 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2018.1447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Importance Over two-thirds of the adult population in the United States use Facebook. Despite the high interest in and use of social media by the general public, the presence and accessibility of health care organizations on social media has not yet been fully evaluated. Objective To determine the use and popularity of social media among otolaryngology residency programs in the United States. Design, Setting, and Participants A cross-sectional study of the presence of accredited otolaryngology residency programs in the United States in an internet data repository was conducted. Programs were stratified by Doximity Residency Navigator reputation rankings (dividing programs into quartiles) and US News & World Report (comparing programs affiliated with hospitals ranked in the top 50 vs programs affiliated with unranked hospitals). Social media sites and activity for each program were assessed using internet searches. The study was conducted in April 2017. Results Among 101 otolaryngology residency programs, 30 were found to have social media sites (29.7%). Facebook and Twitter were the most commonly used services, with 25 (24.8%) and 14 (13.9%) accounts, respectively. Based on Doximity Residency Navigator rankings, programs in the first quartile were more likely to have Facebook profiles than programs in the fourth quartile (42.3% vs 12.0%; absolute difference, 30%; 95% CI, 2.9% to 52.6%). First- and second-quartile programs showed increased Facebook activity. There was greater Twitter presence in first- vs fourth-quartile programs (19.2% vs 8.0%; absolute difference, 11.2%; 95% CI, -11.6% to 33.0%). Higher-quartile programs were more active on Twitter and exhibited increased numbers of likes and followers. Analysis of US News & World Report rankings revealed that ranked programs had higher rates of presence, activity, and popularity on both Facebook and Twitter. However, these were smaller differences than seen when comparing Doximity Residency Navigator rankings. Correlation between the 2 ranking systems was indicated (Spearman ρ = 0.59; 95% CI, 0.34 to 0.76). Conclusions and Relevance This study suggests that otolaryngology residency programs with higher Doximity Residency Navigator reputation rankings have a stronger presence on social media. Smaller trends were observed for programs in the top 50 US News & World Report rankings. Overall, social media use among otolaryngology programs seems relatively low, and this may present an opportunity to increase communication with the public via these technologies.
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- Deborah X Xie
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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Phillips HW, Chen JS, Wilson B, Udawatta M, Prashant G, Nagasawa D, Yang I. Social Media Use for Professional Purposes in the Neurosurgical Community: A Multi-Institutional Study. World Neurosurg 2019; 129:e367-e374. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.05.154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/16/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Social Media in Neurosurgery: Using ResearchGate. World Neurosurg 2019; 127:e950-e956. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2019] [Revised: 03/31/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Motiwala M, Ajmera S, Akinduro O, Wallace D, Norrdahl SP, Schultz A, Fraser B, Saad H, Justo M, Dave P, Nguyen V, Vaughn B, Michael LM, Klimo P. How Does the Media Portray Neurosurgeons? World Neurosurg 2019; 122:e598-e605. [PMID: 31108076 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.10.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Revised: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND It is not unusual to find neurosurgeons in the news and entertainment. The present study examined the portrayal of neurosurgeons by major print and online media sources. METHODS Two search strategies identified articles from October 1, 2012 to October 1, 2017 containing the keyword "neurosurgeon." The top 25 newspapers in the United States, determined by their circulation, were searched using the LexisNexis Academic or NewsBank databases; a layman's Google News search was used to collect online stories. Each identified article was evaluated to confirm the relevance and then examined for content. Relevant characteristics for each article and neurosurgeon were determined and analyzed. RESULTS Our searches returned 1005 articles comprising 561 unique stories about 203 different neurosurgeons. One particular neurosurgeon had 459 reports (45.7%). More articles were reported in 2015 (405; 40.3%) than any other single year. Most articles featured male neurosurgeons (879; 87.1%) and neurosurgeons who had been practicing for >20 years (636; 63.0%), with just 10 institutions accounting for the training of most of them (733; 72.6%). The articles were classified as positive (270; 26.9%), negative (356; 35.4%), or neutral (379; 37.7%) in terms of their reflection on the field of neurosurgery. The odds of a negative story were greater for male neurosurgeons, within 10 years of residency completion, and in a nonacademic position. CONCLUSIONS Neurosurgeons are naturally subject to media coverage, and we must be cognizant that this predilection can serve as both an occupational advantage and an occupational hazard.
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- Mustafa Motiwala
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Arkansas Neuroscience Institute, CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Semmes Murphey, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Semmes Murphey, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
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OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the degree to which the academic neuroradiology community is embracing social media in its messaging. The hypothesis was that, compared with peer neurosurgery and neurology programs, a majority of neuroradiology programs would actively engage through Facebook and Twitter accounts. MATERIALS AND METHODS. An Internet search was conducted for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts for the 75 National Resident Matching Program-registered U.S. neuroradiology fellowship programs and their division chiefs and for the neurosurgery and neurology social media accounts of the same institutions. The content and audience responses of the neuroradiology accounts were categorized. RESULTS. Only 8 of 75 neuroradiology programs had one or more social media accounts. Neurosurgery (odds ratio, 5.9; 95% CI, 2.5-14.0) and neurology (odds ratio, 3.2; 95% CI, 1.3-7.9) had a significantly greater social media presence than neuroradiology did. Larger neuroradiology programs (five or more fellowship positions) had significantly greater likelihood (odds ratio, 7.6,; 95% CI, 1.6-36.4) of having social media accounts compared with those with fewer than five positions. Division chiefs had accounts on LinkedIn more than other media. Few neuroradiology chiefs actively engaged professionally on Facebook and Twitter. Most neuroradiology programs used social media more for recruitment and program information than for education, research, or patient information. CONCLUSION. Most neuroradiology training programs do not have social media accounts and do not use social media for education, engagement, recruitment, or research promulgation. Neurosurgery and neurology programs have more but still limited World Wide Web representation. There is an opportunity for neuroradiology programs to have greater impact in this arena.
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Udawatta M, Ng E, Westley Phillips H, Chen JS, Wilson B, Prashant GN, Nagasawa DT, Yang I. Age-related differences in social media use in the neurosurgical community: A multi-institutional study. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2019; 180:97-100. [PMID: 30953974 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2019.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Social media is evolving and growing at an exponential rate today. From a healthcare perspective, these platforms can be used to enhance professional networking, education, organizational promotion, patient care, patient education, and public health programs without the limitations of geographic and time-related access barriers. Given the possible importance of social media in medicine, and the conflicting reports in literature about its use in healthcare, it is important to identify its utility within the neurosurgical community. We set out to measure the use of social media platforms among neurosurgery faculty, fellows, and residents. PATIENTS AND METHODS An online survey using the SurveyMonkey platform was sent to the program directors of 102 accredited neurosurgery programs across the United States. Program directors then distributed these surveys to the residents, fellows, and attendings at their respective institutions once each month between October 2017 and December 2017. Neurosurgeons participated anonymously, voluntarily, and received no compensation for their participation. Statistical analysis was performed using the IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 25 (IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, IBM Corporation, Armonk, NY). RESULTS 137 attendings, 96 residents, and 8 fellows responded to the survey (81% male). Most (70%) stated that they used social media for professional purposes. Sixty percent of all respondents believed that social media can be beneficial in terms of professional development. Younger neurosurgeons in training were more likely to read journal articles found via social media and were more likely to believe social media could be beneficial than older neurosurgeons at later stages in their career. CONCLUSIONS Results point toward differences in social media use based on age or level of training. Further studies should include a larger sample cohort over a longer time period to determine whether these trends will change over time.
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- Methma Udawatta
- Departments of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, United States; Departments of David Geffen School of Medicine of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, United States; Departments of Radiation Oncology, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, United States; Departments of Head and Neck Surgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, United States; Departments of Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, United States; Departments of Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, United States; Departments of Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, United States; Departments of David Geffen School of Medicine of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, United States.
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Zhou JZ, Lemelman BT, Done N, Henderson ML, Macmillan A, Song DH, Dorafshar AH. Social Media and the Dissemination of Research: Insights from the Most Widely Circulated Articles in Plastic Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg 2018; 142:555-561. [PMID: 30045187 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000004598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study is to quantify the relationship between social media use and the dissemination of research across nontraditional channels. METHODS Between June and August of 2016, the authors identified 10 plastic surgery journals with the highest impact factor and their 10 most widely circulated articles. Article age; journal impact factor; "distinguished" article designation; and social media metadata of the first authors, last authors, and journals were incorporated into a multivariate regression model to predict the Altmetric Attention Score, a quantitative measure of popularity across Web-based media platforms. RESULTS A total of 100 articles, 181 authors, and 10 journals were identified. Older articles tended to be less popular. The article's popularity was associated with the journal's audience size, but not with the author's social media activity. For each 1000 additional Twitter followers of the journal of publication, the Altmetric score is greater by a factor of 1.72 (95 percent CI, 1.076 to 2.749), which is the equivalent of 72 percent more Tweets. There is also a small but statistically significant negative association between the author's social media audience size and the popularity of his or her articles: for every 1000 additional followers, the Altmetric score is lower by a factor of 0.822 (95 percent CI, 0.725 to 0.932), which is the equivalent of 17.8 percent fewer Tweets. CONCLUSION The popularity of an article across social media platforms is associated with the journal's audience on social media, not with the magnitude of the author's social media activity.
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- Joy Z Zhou
- From the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center; the Center for Access Policy, Evaluation and Research, Boston University School of Medicine; the Departments of Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; and the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
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- From the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center; the Center for Access Policy, Evaluation and Research, Boston University School of Medicine; the Departments of Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; and the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
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- From the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center; the Center for Access Policy, Evaluation and Research, Boston University School of Medicine; the Departments of Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; and the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
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- From the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center; the Center for Access Policy, Evaluation and Research, Boston University School of Medicine; the Departments of Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; and the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
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- From the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center; the Center for Access Policy, Evaluation and Research, Boston University School of Medicine; the Departments of Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; and the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
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- From the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center; the Center for Access Policy, Evaluation and Research, Boston University School of Medicine; the Departments of Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; and the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
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- From the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center; the Center for Access Policy, Evaluation and Research, Boston University School of Medicine; the Departments of Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; and the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
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Linzey JR, Graffeo CS, Wang JZ, Haider AS, Alotaibi NM. Neurosurgery and the rise of academic social media: what neurosurgeons should know. J Neurosurg 2018; 129:1-5. [PMID: 29979122 DOI: 10.3171/2018.2.jns172817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- 3Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; and
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- 4Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine, College Station, Texas
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- 3Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; and
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