1
|
Pollet A, Diakonoff H. Assessment of the online presence and regulatory compliance of dental practice websites in France. Digit Health 2024; 10:20552076241258143. [PMID: 38812847 PMCID: PMC11135115 DOI: 10.1177/20552076241258143] [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: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
Abstract
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the online presence of French dental practices that have a professional website. Secondly, the degree of compliance of practices' websites with the current regulatory framework was assessed. Methods Open data was used to identify a 5% random sample of private dental practices in France (n = 1370 facilities). Then, a manual search was made on Google to find the website for each practice. When found, the website was analyzed using criteria. Results Only 25.9% of dental practices have a functional and referenced website, allowing 28.9% of the dentists in the sample to have an online presence. Disparities exist depending on the geographical location of the facility and its type. The assessment of website content uncovered a lack of compliance with the existing regulatory framework, exhibiting variations based on the type of facility and the person who designed the website. Hiring a specialized web design provider for dentists enhances compliance with laws and guidelines, though it doesn't guarantee complete adherence. Conclusions The online presence of dental practices and dentists in France is limited. Where they do exist, dental practice websites generally do not comply with legal requirements and guidelines for online communication. Efforts should be made to improve the information provided to patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Aude Pollet
- Faculty of Dentistry, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
| | - Hadrien Diakonoff
- Institut de Recherche Criminelle de la Gendarmerie Nationale (IRCGN), Cergy-Pontoise, France
- Institut Droit et Santé - Inserm UMR_S 1145, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Ngaage LM, Borrelli M, Knighton BJ, Rawes C, Ha M, Landford WN, Nam AJ, Rasko Y. The Digital Footprint of Academic Plastic Surgeons. Ann Plast Surg 2023; 90:192-196. [PMID: 34611092 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The digital age and global pandemic have transformed the way patients select their plastic surgeon. However, as more patients turn to online resources, there is little information on the digital presence of academic plastic surgeons. METHODS We identified all academic faculty from integrated and independent plastic surgery residency programs. Using a Google-based custom search, the top 10 search results for each surgeon were extracted and categorized as surgeon noncontrolled (eg, physician rating websites) or controlled (eg, social media, institutional, and research profiles). RESULTS Eight hundred four academic plastic surgeons were included. Most search results were surgeon-noncontrolled sites (57%, n = 4547). Being male (odds ratio [OR], 0.60, P = 0.0020) and holding a higher academic rank (OR = 0.61, P < 0.0001) significantly decreased the prevalence of physician rating websites, whereas career length was significantly associated with a greater number of rating websites (OR = 1.04, P < 0.0001). Surgeon-controlled websites were significantly influenced by academic rank and years in practice; higher academic rank was associated with more social media platforms (OR = 1.42, P = 0.0008), institutional webpages (OR = 1.57, P < 0.0001), and research profiles (OR = 1.62, P = 0.0008). Conversely, longer career duration was a predictor for fewer social media platforms (OR = 0.95, P < 0.0001) and institutional webpages (OR = 0.95, P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Academic plastic surgeons do not hold control of the majority of their search results. However, digitally savvy plastic surgeons can focus attention by building on certain areas to optimize their digital footprint. This study can serve as a guide for academic plastic surgeons wishing to control their online presence.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Mimi Borrelli
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Brown University, Providence, RI
| | - Brooks J Knighton
- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center
| | - Catherine Rawes
- Yorkshire and Humber Foundation School, Leeds, United Kingdom
| | - Michael Ha
- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center
| | | | - Arthur J Nam
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD
| | - Yvonne Rasko
- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
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]
Abstract
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.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jonathan B Lamano
- 1Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; and
| | - Robert A Riestenberg
- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
| | - Aden P Haskell-Mendoza
- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
| | - Dennis Lee
- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
| | - Michael T Sharp
- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
| | - Orin Bloch
- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Analysis of the Digital Footprint of Orthopaedic Surgeons. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS GLOBAL RESEARCH AND REVIEWS 2021; 5:01979360-202106000-00006. [PMID: 34086616 PMCID: PMC8183712 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-21-00063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
Patients increasingly rely on Google search to guide their choice of healthcare providers. Despite this trend, there is limited literature systematically characterizing the online presence of orthopaedic surgeons. The goal of this study was to identify the information patients see after queries of Google search when selecting orthopaedic surgeon providers.
Collapse
|
5
|
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: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [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]
Abstract
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.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nathan A Shlobin
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
| | - Steven C Hoffman
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
| | - Jeffrey R Clark
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
| | - Benjamin S Hopkins
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
| | - Kartik Kesavabhotla
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
| | - Nader S Dahdaleh
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Social Media Utilization Among Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2021; 29:123-130. [PMID: 32467395 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Social media represents a novel platform for patient-physician interaction. Although social media utilization patterns have been analyzed in other fields, no such study has been performed in shoulder and elbow specialists. METHODS The membership database of the society of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons was queried. Online searches were performed to identify if each surgeon had professional profiles on popular social media platforms. A social media score was then calculated, defined as the number of active accounts. Statistical analysis was used to test for associations between demographics and social media utilization. RESULTS Six hundred seventy-six surgeons were analyzed. The average social media score was 1.61. The most highly used platform was LinkedIn (61%). The least used platform was Instagram (5% active, 11% total). Female surgeons were more likely to use Instagram than men (12.5% versus 4.9%). Academic surgeons were more likely to use ResearchGate (46.5% versus 33.3%), whereas private practice surgeons were more likely to have a website (19.9% versus 11.7%). Practitioners from the South had the lowest social media utilization. CONCLUSIONS Shoulder and elbow surgeons underuse social media. As the influence of social media continues to grow, it will be important for surgeons to implement social media within their practices.
Collapse
|
7
|
Goshtasbi K, Lehrich BM, Abouzari M, Bazyani D, Abiri A, Papagiannopoulos P, Tajudeen BA, Kuan EC. Academic Rhinologists' Online Rating and Perception, Scholarly Productivity, and Industry Payments. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2020; 35:341-347. [PMID: 32915651 DOI: 10.1177/1945892420958366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The emergence of popular online rating websites, social media platforms, and public databases for industry payments and scholarly outputs provide a complete physician online presence which may guide choice and satisfaction. METHODS Websites of all U.S. otolaryngology academic institutions were queried for fellowship-trained rhinologists. Additional well-known and academically active rhinologists were identified by the senior author. Online ratings and comments were collected from Google, Healthgrades, Vitals, and RateMD websites, and weighted rating scores (RS) were calculated on a 1-5 scale. RESULTS A total of 210 rhinologists with 16 ± 9 years of practice were included, where 6901 online ratings (33 ± 47 per rhinologist) provided an average RS of 4.3 ± 0.6. RS was not different according to gender (p = 0.58), geographic quartile (p = 0.48), social media presence (p = 0.41), or attending top-ranked medical school (p = 0.86) or residency programs (p = 0.89). Years of practice negatively correlated with RS (R = -0.22, p<0.01), and academic ranking significantly influenced RS, with professors, associate professors, and assistant professors scoring 4.1 ± 0.6, 4.3 ± 0.4, and 4.4 ± 0.6, respectively (p = 0.03). Of the 3,304 narrative comments analyzed (3.1 ± 11.6 per rhinologist), 76% (positive) and 7% (negative) had elements of clinical knowledge/outcomes, 56% (positive) and 7% (negative) of communication/bedside manner, and 9% (positive) and 7% (negative) of office staff, cost, and wait-time. All negative comment categories had moderate negative correlation with RS, while positive comment categories regarding knowledge/competence and bedside manner weakly correlated with higher RS. Number of publications (48 ± 54) positively correlated with 2018 industry payments ($11,384 ± $19,025) among those receiving industry compensation >$300 (n = 113). Attending a top-ranked medical school was associated with higher industry payments (p<0.01) and H-index (p = 0.02). CONCLUSION Academic rhinologists' online RS was not associated with gender, geographic location, or attending a top-ranked training program, and their scholarly productivity was significantly correlated with total industry payments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Khodayar Goshtasbi
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, California
| | - Brandon M Lehrich
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, California
| | - Mehdi Abouzari
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, California
| | - Dariush Bazyani
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, California
| | - Arash Abiri
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, California
| | | | - Bobby A Tajudeen
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois
| | - Edward C Kuan
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, California
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Siddiqui E, Shah AM, Sambol J, Waller AH. Readability Assessment of Online Patient Education Materials on Atrial Fibrillation. Cureus 2020; 12:e10397. [PMID: 33062517 PMCID: PMC7552109 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.10397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Health literacy is emerging as an important factor for medical outcomes as more patients turn to the internet for information about their disease. However educational materials on complex conditions such as atrial fibrillation tend to still be esoteric and result in compromised patient autonomy. We add to the current literature by examining the reading level of websites of major healthcare intuitions and general medicine websites. An online Google search using the term "atrial fibrillation" was used to collect patient educational material from the first 20 academic health institutions (AHI) and 20 non-affiliated general medicine websites (GMW). The materials were assessed for readability using nine (9) tests from the analysis software Readability Studio (Oleander Software Solutions Ltd., Maharashtra, India). The patient education materials from the AHI and GMW websites were written at a college freshman reading grade level (13.050 ± 0.845) and high school junior year reading level (11.64 ± 0.789) respectively. The GMW tend to have a wider range of readability levels, and many were scored at the 6th-grade level. In conclusion, the readability levels of patient education materials on atrial fibrillation from both the AHI and GMW are well above the 6th-grade level recommended by the NIH and AMA, posing a risk to the patients' understanding of the materials. The high readability scores found across all websites and the differences between the groups have been attributed to the various goals and target audiences of the material.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Aakash M Shah
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA
| | - Justin Sambol
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA
| | - Alfonso H Waller
- Department of Cardiovascular Disease, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
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
|
10
|
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]
|
11
|
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]
Abstract
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.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mustafa Motiwala
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
| | - Sonia Ajmera
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
| | - Olutomi Akinduro
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
| | - David Wallace
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
| | | | - Andrew Schultz
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
| | - Brittany Fraser
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
| | - Hassan Saad
- Arkansas Neuroscience Institute, CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
| | - Melissa Justo
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
| | | | - Vincent Nguyen
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
| | - Brandy Vaughn
- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
| | - L Madison Michael
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Semmes Murphey, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
| | - Paul Klimo
- 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.
| |
Collapse
|