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Gupta P, Kazmi W, Penna GD, Bupathi S, Khan FN. Social Media and the Allergist. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 2024; 24:425-431. [PMID: 38916674 DOI: 10.1007/s11882-024-01158-6] [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] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW With this brief review, we summarize our findings of how allergists, professional organizations and patients within the allergy space are using social media to date. RECENT FINDINGS Millions of Americans suffer from allergic conditions and it has been well established that there aren't enough allergists to help treat and reach each of these people. With a noticeable absence from social media platforms of board certified allergists with knowledge based in evidence and science, the vacuum has been filled by others - some of whom advocate for the exact things we discourage because they are not helpful, and can even be harmful, for our allergic patients. While there are drawbacks to using social media platforms, as a specialty we need to acknowledge and perhaps even embrace the idea that the use of social media can have a positive effect - as a means to not only introduce, engage and educate our patients and other HCPs, but also to reduce misinformation. Social media is a powerful tool that can be responsibly used by our allergy community to amplify our collective voice to share important health information with our patients and other healthcare professionals and we believe that more training and education needs to be done so that our speciality can join others in becoming a larger voice in the space.
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- Payel Gupta
- FACAAI - Mount Sinai Medical Center, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 419 Carlton Avenue; apt B, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, USA.
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- Internal Medicine Resident, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Internal Medicine Residency Gregory Della Penna, New York, USA
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- Internal Medicine Resident, Mount Sinai Beth Israel / Morningside - West / Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Internal Medicine Residency, New York, USA
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- Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA
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Tjaden J, Seuthe M, Weinert S. Recruiting refugees to reduce labour shortages in health care professions: experimental evidence on the potential of foreign-language outreach on social media. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH 2024; 22:48. [PMID: 38961484 PMCID: PMC11223288 DOI: 10.1186/s12960-024-00933-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Many high-income countries are grappling with severe labour shortages in the healthcare sector. Refugees and recent migrants present a potential pool for staff recruitment due to their higher unemployment rates, younger age, and lower average educational attainment compared to the host society's labour force. Despite this, refugees and recent migrants, often possessing limited language skills in the destination country, are frequently excluded from traditional recruitment campaigns conducted solely in the host country's language. Even those with intermediate language skills may feel excluded, as destination-country language advertisements are perceived as targeting only native speakers. This study experimentally assesses the effectiveness of a recruitment campaign for nursing positions in a German care facility, specifically targeting Arabic and Ukrainian speakers through Facebook advertisements. METHODS We employ an experimental design (AB test) approximating a randomized controlled trial, utilizing Facebook as the delivery platform. We compare job advertisements for nursing positions in the native languages of Arabic and Ukrainian speakers (treatment) with the same advertisements displayed in German (control) for the same target group in the context of a real recruitment campaign for nursing jobs in Berlin, Germany. Our evaluation includes comparing link click rates, visits to the recruitment website, initiated applications, and completed applications, along with the unit cost of these indicators. We assess statistical significance in group differences using the Chi-squared test. RESULTS We find that recruitment efforts in the origin language were 5.6 times (Arabic speakers) and 1.9 times (Ukrainian speakers) more effective in initiating nursing job applications compared to the standard model of German-only advertisements among recent migrants and refugees. Overall, targeting refugees and recent migrants was 2.4 (Ukrainians) and 10.8 (Arabic) times cheaper than targeting the reference group of German speakers indicating higher interest among these groups. CONCLUSIONS The results underscore the substantial benefits for employers in utilizing targeted recruitment via social media aimed at foreign-language communities within the country. This strategy, which is low-cost and low effort compared to recruiting abroad or investing in digitalization, has the potential for broad applicability in numerous high-income countries with sizable migrant communities. Increased employment rates among underemployed refugee and migrant communities, in turn, contribute to reducing poverty, social exclusion, public expenditure, and foster greater acceptance of newcomers within the receiving society.
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- Jasper Tjaden
- Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany.
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- Fuerst Donnersmark-Foundation Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Kish-Doto J, Gloria CT. Change is in the air: considerations for how we communicate about climate change and health. JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION IN HEALTHCARE 2024; 17:191-193. [PMID: 38813895 DOI: 10.1080/17538068.2024.2357948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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- Julia Kish-Doto
- Health and Human Performance Department, Marymount University, Arlington, VA, USA
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- Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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Saini R, Jeyaraman M, Jeyaraman N, Jain VK, Ramasubramanian S, Iyengar KP. Advancing orthopaedic trauma care through WhatsApp: An analysis of clinical and non-clinical applications, challenges, and future directions. World J Orthop 2024; 15:529-538. [PMID: 38947267 PMCID: PMC11212534 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i6.529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
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The integration of WhatsApp, a widely-used instant messaging application (IMA), into the realm of orthopaedics and trauma surgery has emerged as a significant development in recent years. This paper explores the multifaceted role of WhatsApp in orthopaedics, focusing on its clinical and non-clinical applications, advantages, disadvantages, and future prospects. The study synthesizes findings from various research papers, emphasizing the growing reliance on mobile technology in healthcare. WhatsApp's role in orthopaedics is notable for its ease of use, real-time communication, and accessibility. Clinically, it facilitates triage, teleconsultation, diagnosis, treatment, patient advice, and post-operative monitoring. Non-clinically, it supports telemedicine, teleradiology, virtual fracture clinics, research, and education in orthopaedic surgery. The application has proven beneficial in enhancing communication among healthcare teams, providing quick responses, and motivating junior physicians. Its use in educational settings has been shown to improve learner's understanding and patient care. However, the use of WhatsApp in orthopaedics is not without challenges. Risks include the potential spread of misleading information, privacy concerns, and issues with image quality affecting diagnosis and treatment decisions. The paper acknowledges the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and the need for oversight measures to ensure content accuracy. Looking forward, the potential of WhatsApp and similar IMAs in orthopaedics lies in their ability to streamline data collection and retrieval, improve doctor-patient communication, and address challenges like bureaucratic red tape and limited resources. The paper suggests that future orthopaedic practice, particularly in emergency departments, will increasingly rely on such technologies for efficient patient management. This shift, however, must be approached with an understanding of the ethical, legal, and practical implications of integrating social media and mobile technology in healthcare.
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- Ravi Saini
- Department of Orthopaedics, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi 110001, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi 110001, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Omandurar Government Estate, Chennai 600002, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching NHS Trust, Southport PR8 6PN, United Kingdom
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Byrne-Davis L, Carr N, Roy T, Chowdhury S, Omer U, Nawaz S, Advani D, Byrne O, Hart J. Challenges and opportunities for competency-based health professional education in Bangladesh: an interview, observation and mapping study. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:629. [PMID: 38844893 PMCID: PMC11155113 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05558-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Bangladesh has a shortfall of health professionals. The World Health Organization states that improving education will increase recruitment and retention of health workers. Traditional learning approaches, in medical education particularly, focus on didactic teaching, teaching of subjects and knowledge testing. These approaches have been superseded in some programmes, with a greater focus on active learning, integrated teaching and learning of knowledge, application, skills and attitudes or values and associated testing of competencies as educational outcomes. In addition, some regions do not have continuous professional development or clinical placements for health worker students, contributing to difficulties in retention of health workers. This study aims to explore the experiences of health professional education in Bangladesh, focusing on what is through observation of health professional education sessions and experiences of educators. METHODS This mixed method study included 22 observations of teaching sessions in clinical and educational settings, detailed analysis of 8 national curricula documents mapped to Global Competency and Outcomes Framework for Universal Health Coverage and 15 interviews of professionals responsible for health education. An observational checklist was created based on previous literature which assessed training of within dimensions of basic clinical skills; diagnosis and management; professionalism; professional development; and effective communication. Interviews explored current practices within health education in Bangladesh, as well as barriers and facilitators to incorporating different approaches to learning. RESULTS Observations revealed a variety of approaches and frameworks followed across institutions. Only one observation included all sub-competencies of the checklist. National curricula documents varied in their coverage of the Global Competency and Outcomes Framework domains. Three key themes were generated from a thematic analysis of interview transcripts: (1) education across the career span; (2) challenges for health professional education; (3) contextual factors and health professional education. Opportunities for progression and development post qualification are limited and certain professions are favoured over others. CONCLUSION Traditional approaches seem to predominate but there is some enthusiasm for a more clinical focus to education and for more competency based approaches to teaching, learning and assessment.
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- Lucie Byrne-Davis
- Division of Medical Education, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Medical Education, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Florida Castle, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Division of Medical Education, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Medical Education, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Medical Education, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Medical Education, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Medical Education, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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Roberts-Lewis S, Baxter H, Mein G, Quirke-McFarlane S, Leggat FJ, Garner H, Powell M, White S, Bearne L. Examining the Effectiveness of Social Media for the Dissemination of Research Evidence for Health and Social Care Practitioners: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e51418. [PMID: 38838330 PMCID: PMC11187521 DOI: 10.2196/51418] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Social media use has potential to facilitate the rapid dissemination of research evidence to busy health and social care practitioners. OBJECTIVE This study aims to quantitatively synthesize evidence of the between- and within-group effectiveness of social media for dissemination of research evidence to health and social care practitioners. It also compared effectiveness between different social media platforms, formats, and strategies. METHODS We searched electronic databases for articles in English that were published between January 1, 2010, and January 10, 2023, and that evaluated social media interventions for disseminating research evidence to qualified, postregistration health and social care practitioners in measures of reach, engagement, direct dissemination, or impact. Screening, data extraction, and risk of bias assessments were carried out by at least 2 independent reviewers. Meta-analyses of standardized pooled effects were carried out for between- and within-group effectiveness of social media and comparisons between platforms, formats, and strategies. Certainty of evidence for outcomes was assessed using the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations) framework. RESULTS In total, 50 mixed-quality articles that were heterogeneous in design and outcome were included (n=9, 18% were randomized controlled trials [RCTs]). Reach (measured in number of practitioners, impressions, or post views) was reported in 26 studies. Engagement (measured in likes or post interactions) was evaluated in 21 studies. Direct dissemination (measured in link clicks, article views, downloads, or altmetric attention score) was analyzed in 23 studies (8 RCTs). Impact (measured in citations or measures of thinking and practice) was reported in 13 studies. Included studies almost universally indicated effects in favor of social media interventions, although effect sizes varied. Cumulative evidence indicated moderate certainty of large and moderate between-group effects of social media interventions on direct dissemination (standardized mean difference [SMD] 0.88; P=.02) and impact (SMD 0.76; P<.001). After social media interventions, cumulative evidence showed moderate certainty of large within-group effects on reach (SMD 1.99; P<.001), engagement (SMD 3.74; P<.001), and direct dissemination (SMD 0.82; P=.004) and low certainty of a small within-group effect on impacting thinking or practice (SMD 0.45; P=.02). There was also evidence for the effectiveness of using multiple social media platforms (including Twitter, subsequently rebranded X; and Facebook), images (particularly infographics), and intensive social media strategies with frequent, daily posts and involving influential others. No included studies tested the dissemination of research evidence to social care practitioners. CONCLUSIONS Social media was effective for disseminating research evidence to health care practitioners. More intense social media campaigns using specific platforms, formats, and strategies may be more effective than less intense interventions. Implications include recommendations for effective dissemination of research evidence to health care practitioners and further RCTs in this field, particularly investigating the dissemination of social care research. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews CRD42022378793; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=378793. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/45684.
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- Sarah Roberts-Lewis
- Population Health Research Institute, St George's University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Bristol Population Health Science Institute, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
- National Institute of Health and Care Research, London, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, St George's University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Population Health Research Institute, St George's University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physiotherapy, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- National Institute of Health and Care Research, London, United Kingdom
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- Population Health Research Institute, St George's University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Population Health Research Institute, St George's University of London, London, United Kingdom
- National Institute of Health and Care Research, London, United Kingdom
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Jayasinghe YA, Kanmodi KK, Jayasinghe RM, Jayasinghe RD. Assessment of patterns and related factors in using social media platforms to access health and oral health information among Sri Lankan adults, with special emphasis on promoting oral health awareness. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1472. [PMID: 38824505 PMCID: PMC11143610 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19008-5] [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: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Social media has evolved beyond its conventional purpose of communication and information sharing to become a potent tool for disseminating health and oral health awareness. This study seeks to assess the patterns and related factors of using social media platforms to access health and oral health information among Sri Lankan adults, with special emphasis to promotion of oral health awareness. METHODS In March 2023, individuals aged ≥ 18 years residing in Sri Lanka, who are users of social media participated in this electronic questionnaire-based survey. Statistical analyses of the collected data were done using the SPSS version 21 software, with a p-value of < 0.05 set to determine the level of statistical significance. RESULTS A total of 421 persons participated in this survey. Majority (68.4%) belonged to the age category of 18 to 30 years, and 55.5% were females. WhatsApp (96.8%) was the most frequently used social media platform across all age groups and both genders. Statistically significant differences were identified between genders in the usage of Telegram, Twitter, and Viber within the 18-30 years age category, with a higher percentage of males using these platforms (p ≤ 0.05). Similar significant differences were observed in the 31-40 years age group for WhatsApp and Telegram (p ≤ 0.05). Among 95.4% of online health information seekers, YouTube (74.9%) was the most popular platform. One-quarter of the respondents preferred social media platforms, and 22.3% preferred websites for obtaining oral health information. Furthermore, 74.9% had positive opinions on obtaining oral health information via social media, while only 17% reported pleasant experiences with social media platforms for oral health promotion. In assessing the reliability of oral health information on social media, 48% relied on the quality of the information. The most preferred source of oral health information was short videos from professionals (43.1%). Additionally, 69.5% reported changes in their oral health behaviours after accessing information through social media. CONCLUSION Social media is a viable platform for promoting public oral health awareness in Sri Lankan; hence, workable strategies need to be employed, to further ensure its effective and wider use in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse country like Sri Lanka.
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- Yovanthi Anurangi Jayasinghe
- Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- School of Dentistry, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
- School of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK.
- Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
- School of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK.
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Vats K. Navigating the Digital Landscape: Embracing Innovation, Addressing Challenges, and Prioritizing Patient-Centric Care. Cureus 2024; 16:e58352. [PMID: 38756283 PMCID: PMC11097284 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58352] [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] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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In the digital era, healthcare customer feedback plays a pivotal role in shaping the reputation of healthcare organizations. The study explores how digital advancements are integrated into modern healthcare, offering both transformative insights and addressing the challenges they present. It investigates how technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital platforms, and patient feedback systems impact patient care, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction in healthcare settings. The study emphasizes the importance of balancing both capitalizing on the opportunities presented by innovations and addressing the inherent difficulties associated with digitalization in healthcare, underlining the need for a comprehensive approach to navigating the opportunities and challenges in healthcare digitalization. AI is recognized for its role in reshaping value creation in healthcare, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and improving patient care. Additionally, the study identifies key areas of research essential for effectively navigating the digital transformation in healthcare, including operational efficiency, patient-centric strategies, and organizational factors. However, along with the potential benefits come challenges, such as the need for regulatory frameworks to validate new technologies and address privacy concerns surrounding patient data. Managing reputation and customer relationships in the digital sphere also emerges as critical for healthcare organizations. In summary, the study underscores the importance of healthcare institutions prioritizing patient-centric care, adopting digital innovations, and adeptly navigating regulatory and ethical challenges. By doing so, they can enhance patient outcomes, and satisfaction, and drive innovation in today's dynamic healthcare landscape.
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- Kanika Vats
- Department of Management, School of Commerce and Management, Om Sterling Global University, Hisar, IND
- Department of Healthcare Regulatory Affairs, Emirates Classification Society (TASNEEF), Abu Dhabi, ARE
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Pedersen MRV, Precht H, Jensen J, Mussmann B, Abdi AJ, Hansen PL, Holm S, Mørup SD, Brage K. Radiographers use of social media - SoMe in a Nordic perspective. Radiography (Lond) 2024; 30:651-658. [PMID: 38341986 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2024.01.015] [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: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Social media (SoMe) is widely used as a communication platform in everyday life. Also, healthcare professionals have embraced SoMe as a communication tool for both peers and patients. It is becoming an interactive tool for discussing professionals' issues and a place where learning and education occur. This study explores the specific patterns of SoMe use for radiographers' in the Nordic countries. The aim of this survey was to investigate radiographers use of social platforms in a professional setting. METHODS A 29-item survey was prepared, and pilot-tested. The survey was produced in Danish a language that all Nordic countries master. In general, most Nordic languages are very similar. The survey was distributed by online platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and also distributed by newsletters by the Norwegian and Danish national radiographers societies. All data was collected anonymously. An Ethical Research approval was obtained from the University of Southern Denmark. RESULTS A total of 242 respondents completed the survey (Denmark n = 183, Norway n = 48, Sweden n = 8, and n = 3 from other Scandinavian countries). The respondents included 186 females, 52 males and four were undisclosed. On average, the respondents spent approximately 2 h and 23 min daily on SoMe, with 27 min specifically dedicated to content relevant to radiographers. Facebook was the preferred platform with 93 % (n = 226). A total of 5.4 % (n = 13) respondents had experienced contact from patients and/or next of kin, while 92 % (n = 222) reported no such interactions and 2.9 % (n = 7) were undisclosed. A total of 52.8 % (n = 128) used SoMe in relation to courses, conferences, or online meetings. This shows that time spent on content relevant to radiographers imply that SoMe can be a relevant tool for reaching radiographers. CONCLUSION The survey demonstrates radiographers' use of SoMe for personal and professional interest, with Facebook as the preferred social media platform. SoMe were mostly used during courses, conferences, or online meetings with half of the respondent reported using SoMe platforms during working hours. These results underscore the untapped potential of SoMe in professional healthcare settings. Additionally, the study offers insight into current practices, facilitating comparisons to identify trends in SoMe usage within the radiographer community. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The findings advocate for the strategic use of SoMe by radiographers', emphasizing professional networking and knowledge sharing. However, clear guidelines are necessary to ensure patient confidentiality and data security in these digital interactions.
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- M R V Pedersen
- Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark; Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Kolding, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Kolding, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark; Health Sciences Research Centre, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark; Education of Radiography, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark
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- Research and Innovation Unit of Radiology, University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Research and Innovation Unit of Radiology, University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Research and Innovation Unit of Radiology, University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Clinical Engineering, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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- Health Sciences Research Centre, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark
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- Health Sciences Research Centre, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark; Education of Radiography, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
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- Health Sciences Research Centre, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark; Education of Radiography, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark
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Amon KL, Brunner M, Campbell AJ. The Reel Health Care Professionals of Instagram: A Systematic Review. CYBERPSYCHOLOGY, BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL NETWORKING 2024; 27:172-186. [PMID: 38359390 DOI: 10.1089/cyber.2023.0311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Social media and health research have covered the benefits for the public and patients as users. Specifically, this has focused on searching for health information, connecting with others experiencing similar health issues, and communicating with their health professionals. Recently, there has been a shift in research to focus on health care professionals as users as they participate in professional development, improve communication with patients, and contribute to health research and service. However, such research has predominantly focused on text-based platforms, namely Facebook and Twitter. The scope of this article is a systematic review of publications on health care professionals' use of the image-based platform Instagram, according to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines. This study, drawing from 51 articles, shows how health care professionals use Instagram, and reveals that these professionals utilize the platform to address health concerns that may not necessarily align with their specific expertise. Images were the common format of posts created by health care professionals, with six content types identified: (a) educational, (b) promotional, (c) patient experience, (d) personal, (e) emotion based, and (f) other. Three measures of post engagement were used by researchers, including (a) likes and comments, (b) use of hashtags, and (c) number of followers. This study also identified the dangers of misleading users, including (a) lack of credentials reported, (b) edited images, (c) quality of content, and (d) patient and client confidentiality issues. In conclusion, insights into the advantages of health care professionals' use of Instagram and ways in which they can maximize its use to reach and engage with their target audience are provided.
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- Krestina L Amon
- Cyberpsychology Research Group, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Cyberpsychology Research Group, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Anawade PA, Sharma D, Gahane S. Connecting Health and Technology: A Comprehensive Review of Social Media and Online Communities in Healthcare. Cureus 2024; 16:e55361. [PMID: 38562335 PMCID: PMC10982522 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55361] [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] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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This review provides an in-depth analysis of the intersection between health and technology, focusing specifically on social media's and online communities' role in healthcare. It explores the significance of these digital platforms in patient education, empowerment, and support, highlighting their potential to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Key findings are synthesized by examining existing literature, including the wide-reaching impact of social media on health information dissemination and the value of online communities in facilitating peer support. However, privacy concerns and misinformation are also addressed, emphasizing the need for careful consideration and strategic implementation of these technologies. The implications for healthcare practice and research are discussed, with recommendations for future actions and priorities outlined. Overall, this review underscores the transformative potential of social media and online communities in reshaping the healthcare landscape. It also highlights the importance of ethical and responsible use to maximize benefits.
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- Pankajkumar A Anawade
- Management, School of Allied Sciences, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Management, School of Allied Sciences, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Science and Technology, School of Allied Sciences, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Johnson AJ, Wharton BR, Geraghty EH, Bradsell H, Ishikawa A, McCarty EC, Bravman JT, Frank RM. Patient Perception of Social Media Use by Orthopaedic Surgeons: A Pilot Study. Orthop J Sports Med 2024; 12:23259671241232707. [PMID: 38465258 PMCID: PMC10921856 DOI: 10.1177/23259671241232707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Background Social media (SM) use by orthopaedic surgeons is becoming increasingly common; nonetheless, it needs to be clarified how patients perceive the content posted by physicians. Purpose To characterize SM content posted by orthopaedic surgeons while investigating patient perceptions of this content and how it may influence their health care decisions. Study Design Cross-sectional study. Methods Posts on SM outlets by orthopaedic surgeons were reviewed and categorized. A survey to assess patient perception of these categories was administered between December 2021 and February 2022 in the clinics of 3 orthopaedic surgeons. Survey results were analyzed for differences in patient SM use and perception of SM content types. Results There were 250 completed surveys. SM use was high among all age groups; however, the 18 to 24 years (87.1%) and 25 to 34 years (86.4%) age groups were more likely than older age groups to report daily use (P = .002). Overall, 17% of patients reported using SM to see information about their health care at least once per month, 21% reported reviewing the SM account of a physician at least once per month, 19% reported that they were likely or very likely to view the SM account of their physician, and 23% reported that SM content was likely or very likely to influence which physician they see. Patients held the most consistently positive view of posts that educated patients, discussed sports team coverage, and provided patient testimonials. Patients had consistently neutral views of posts educating colleagues, discussing presentations at national meetings, displaying aspects of surgeons' personal lives, and supporting marginalized groups. Several post categories elicited highly polarized responses-including those discussing research publications and showing surgical techniques or pictures/videos taken during surgery. Respondents had a consistently negative response to posts making political statements. Conclusion SM is likely a useful tool to help physicians interact with patients. Physicians who wish to interact with patients should consider posting content viewed most positively-including posts educating patients, discussing sports team coverage, and providing patient testimonials. Content that is viewed less favorably should be posted sparingly or with a sensitive tag.
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Tan JM, Simpao AF, Gálvez Delgado JA. The Future of Social Media, Anesthesiology, and the Perioperative Physician. Anesth Analg 2024; 138:358-368. [PMID: 38215714 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006711] [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: 01/14/2024]
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Social media has rapidly developed in the past decade to become a powerful and influential force for patients, physicians, health systems, and the academic community. While the use of social media in health care has produced many positive changes, such as rapid dissemination of information, crowd-sourced sharing of knowledge, learning, and social interaction, social media in health care has also negative effects. Recent examples of negative impacts of social media include rapid and unchecked information dissemination leading to patient misinformation and inadvertent reputational harm for health care professionals due to engaging in controversial topics on public platforms. Members of the anesthesiology community, like other medical specialties, have rapidly adopted social media at many different levels. However, most anesthesiologists, health systems, and academic communities have little education, preparation, and guidelines on optimizing the use of social media technology while minimizing the risks of social media. Anesthesiology has been and will continue to be impacted by the forces of technology and the cultural influences of social media for the foreseeable future. The purpose of this article was to examine the recent history of social media adoption in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine, understand the current impact of social media across our specialty, and consider how the future development of technology and evolving social and cultural dynamic influences of social media will have on anesthesiology over the next quarter century.
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- Jonathan M Tan
- From the Department of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
- Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
- Spatial Sciences Institute at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Children's Hospital & Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska
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Feroe AG, Only AJ, Murray JC, Malin LR, Mikhael N, Selley RS, Fader RR, Hassan MM. Use of Social Media in Orthopaedic Surgery Training and Practice: A Systematic Review. JB JS Open Access 2024; 9:e23.00098. [PMID: 38229872 PMCID: PMC10786589 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.oa.23.00098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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Background Social media use has grown across healthcare delivery and practice, with dramatic changes occurring in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The purpose of this study was to conduct a comprehensive systematic review to determine the current landscape of social media use by (1) orthopaedic surgery residencies/fellowship training programs and (2) individual orthopaedic surgeons and the change in use over time. Methods We searched 3 electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, and Embase) from their inception to April 2022 for all studies that analyzed the use of social media in orthopaedic surgery. Two reviewers independently determined study eligibility, rated study quality, and extracted data. Methodology was in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Results Twenty-eight studies were included, of which 11 analyzed social media use by orthopaedic surgery residency and fellowship training programs and 17 examined its use by individual orthopaedic surgeons. Among residency and fellowship programs, Instagram was identified as the most common platform used, with 42% to 88% of programs reporting program-specific Instagram accounts, followed by Twitter/X (20%-52%) and Facebook (10%-38%). Social media was most commonly used by programs for recruitment and information dissemination to prospective residency applicants (82% and 73% of included studies, respectively). After the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a 620% and 177% increase in the number of training programs with Instagram and Twitter/X accounts, respectively. Individual use of social media ranged from 1.7% to 76% (Twitter/X), 10% to 73% (Facebook), 0% to 61% (Instagram), 22% to 61% (LinkedIn), and 6.5% to 56% (YouTube). Conclusions Instagram, Twitter/X, and Facebook are the premier platforms that patients, residency applicants, and institutions frequent. With the continued growth of social media use anticipated, it will be critical for institutions and individuals to create and abide by guidelines outlining respectful and professional integration of social media into practice. Level of Evidence Level IV.
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- Aliya G. Feroe
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TRIA Orthopaedic Center, Bloomington, Minnesota
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Atsbeha BW, Wodaje MN. Exploring social media adoption for marketing purpose among healthcare professionals in Gondar town, central Gondar zone: A facility-based cross-sectional survey. Digit Health 2024; 10:20552076241259872. [PMID: 38846370 PMCID: PMC11155317 DOI: 10.1177/20552076241259872] [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: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Background Social media has become an integral platform for global information exchange and business interactions, emerging as a crucial tool for promoting products and services in the digital age. Despite its worldwide significance, local businesses, especially in Ethiopia, lag behind in leveraging social media for healthcare marketing. The scarcity of studies on social media adoption among healthcare providers in Ethiopia highlights the imperative for comprehensive research. Objective This study, conducted in Gondar Town, focused on private healthcare professionals, aiming to identify the determinants of their behavioral intention and usage behavior in adopting social media marketing. Method A facility-based cross-sectional survey involving 238 health professionals from private healthcare facilities in Gondar Town was conducted between March and June 2023. The study analyzed data using SPSS Version 26 and AMOS Structural Equation Modeling Version 23. Results All participants reported using social media platforms, with Facebook, Telegram, and YouTube being popular choices. Performance expectancy, social influence, facilitation condition, and behavioral intention significantly influenced healthcare professionals' adoption of social media marketing. Performance expectancy and social influence exhibited the strongest impact on behavioral intention, acting as mediators influencing usage behavior. However, effort expectancy did not significantly influence behavioral intention. Age, gender, experience, and voluntariness showed no significant moderating effects. Conclusion This study contributes valuable insights into social media marketing adoption in the healthcare sector, emphasizing the critical role of various factors in shaping behavioral intention and usage behavior. The findings offer practical implications for private healthcare providers, policymakers, and marketers, guiding strategies to enhance patient communication and engagement through social media in Gondar Town.
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Hirata R, Hilgert LA, Sampaio CS, de Andrade OS, Melo G, Ritter AV. Quo vadis, esthetic dentistry? Part II: Composite resin overtreatment and social media appeal. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2024; 36:32-36. [PMID: 38142060 DOI: 10.1111/jerd.13162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This article presents case reports highlighting over-treatments with resin composites, often misconceived as minimally invasive procedures. CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS Tooth-colored restorative materials, such as ceramics and composites, have found widespread application to correct problems related to tooth color, shape, and alignment. When composite resin is used, these procedures can be done in a very conservative, cost-effective, and timely fashion. However, it is noteworthy that contemporary dental esthetic expectations are based on standards propagated by social media and other marketing and communications platforms. The abuse of and addiction to social media impacts can lead to unrealistic esthetic expectations and standards for both patients and dentists. CONCLUSIONS After a critical discussion on ceramic veneers published in part I of this 2-part series, this article directs attention towards what has become a trendy fashion, i.e., the use of direct composite resins as "non-prep" veneers in clinical situations that arguably required no restorative intervention at all. We further explore how social media influences the decision-making processes of both professionals and patients.
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- Ronaldo Hirata
- Department of Biomaterials and Biomimetics, New York University College of Dentistry, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, University of Brasília, Brasilia, Brazil
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- Advanced Clinical Fellowship Programs in Esthetic, and Operative and Digital Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, New York City, New York, USA
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- Anatomy and Sculpture and Restorative Dentistry of UNIVAG, Várzea Grande, MT, Brazil
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- University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Elkefi S. Exploring Predictors of Social Media Use for Health and Wellness during COVID-19 among Adults in the US: A Social Cognitive Theory Application. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 12:39. [PMID: 38200945 PMCID: PMC10779354 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12010039] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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During COVID-19, SM media was relied upon for health-related information-seeking and activity support. This study uses the social cognitive theory (SCT) and a representative dataset of the population in the US to explore the factors influencing patients' perceptions of SM for health-related activities. As per SCT, consolidated factors comprised personal factors (sociodemographic, health perception, self-efficacy) and environmental factors (social isolation, purpose in life). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted. Among the 6252 respondents, 95.15% rarely use SM to share personal health-related information, and 90.44% rarely use it to share general health-related information. Older individuals and Whites are less likely to consider SM for healthcare decisions. Education levels influence SM's perceived reliability. Those with positive health perceptions find SM more suitable for healthcare discussions. Socially-isolated individuals are less likely to use SM for healthcare. Those with a strong sense of purpose are less inclined to trust it for health decisions and may question its accuracy. SM-based interventions should address sociodemographic differences. Our findings contribute to the literature by SCT relevance validation in identifying the antecedents of SM use in healthcare. Our results also help to understand the challenges to its adoption. This can help enhance SM-based communication strategies and interventions.
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- Safa Elkefi
- School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA; ; Tel.: +1-(201)-744-1208
- Hphactors Lab, New York, NY 10022, USA
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Farsi D, Alagili D. Oral Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Clinical Practices of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e50785. [PMID: 38239521 PMCID: PMC10795793 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50785] [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] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Background Pediatricians are the first line in the provision of healthcare for children. They can make an important contribution to the oral health of their patients because they usually see children and parents early and frequently in life. This study aims to assess the pediatricians' and pediatric residents' oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices with patients. Methods A structured English survey was developed based on previous surveys in the literature. It collected data on oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Pediatricians were visited and invited to take the survey. A link to the survey was sent via email to all pediatric residents. An oral health practice score was created based on participants' responses to the practice questions, and a linear regression assessed its predictors. Frequencies of oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices were presented and compared between both groups by the chi-square test. Results A total of 218 pediatricians and residents were surveyed. The oral health knowledge was low overall, but it was higher among pediatricians, 10.0±1.9, compared to the residents, 8.2±2.5 (P<0.001). The attitude ranged from 66.3% agreeing with the statement "Limited time with patients makes it difficult to integrate oral health into primary care practice" to 87.4% agreeing with the statement "Primary healthcare physicians should know their local dentists to facilitate dental referral and treatment." Overall, pediatricians practice positive oral health behaviors more than pediatric residents, and higher knowledge levels predicted more positive oral health practices. Conclusion Despite acknowledging their important role in promoting oral health, pediatricians' and future pediatricians' knowledge is poor, and their participation in oral health continues to be limited. The potential for the non-dental workforce to greatly improve children's oral health is underexploited. The healthcare system should seek to integrate medical and dental practices better. Incorporating oral health into residency programs and providing continuous education courses are strongly encouraged.
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- Deema Farsi
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU
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- Department of Dental Public Health, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU
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Li C, Salman M, Esmail T, Matava C. Use of Peer-Led Web-Based Platforms for Peer-Assisted Learning Among Canadian Anesthesia Residents and Fellows: Cross-Sectional Study. JMIR Form Res 2023; 7:e47977. [PMID: 37955954 PMCID: PMC10682924 DOI: 10.2196/47977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Peer-assisted learning (PAL) using peer-led web-based platforms (PWPs), including social media, can be a highly effective method of supporting medical trainees. PWPs, such as mobile apps for sharing anesthesia resources and social media groups or discussion forums pertaining to anesthesia training, may play a role in facilitating anesthesia trainee-led web-based education. However, there have been many challenges facing anesthesia trainees when it comes to incorporating PWPs, especially social media and mobile apps for PAL. OBJECTIVE The primary objective of this survey was to assess the proportion of trainees that use social media and mobile apps. The secondary objective was to identify the trainees' perceptions on the use of social media and mobile apps for educational purposes, including PAL. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted through a survey administered via email at a single large academic center. The survey tool collected data between 2016 and 2017 on the following: demographic data (year of study, field of specialty), use of technology and web-based resources for medicine, use of social media platforms for anesthesia or training, benefits and barriers to future uses of social media for training, and ideas for trainee-led websites. Descriptive statistics were reported. RESULTS In total, 80 anesthesia trainees (51 residents and 29 fellows) responded to the survey (response rate of 33% of out 240 trainees contacted). All trainees reported having a mobile device that most (n=61, 76%) reported using multiple times a day to access medical resources. The highest perceived benefits of PWPs according to residents were that the most valuable information was available on-demand (n=27, 53%), they saved time (n=27, 53%), and they improved their overall learning experience within anesthesia (n=24, 47%). In comparison, fellows thought that PWPs were beneficial because they provided multiple perspectives of a single topic (n=13, 45%) and served as an additional platform to discuss ideas with peers (n=13, 45%). The most popular platforms used by both residents and fellows were Facebook (residents: n=44, 86%; fellows: n=26, 90%) followed by LinkedIn (residents: n=21, 42%; fellows: n=9, 29%). Even though most anesthesia trainees used social media for personal reasons, only 26% (n=21) reported having used resident- or fellow-driven PWP resources. Examples of PWPs that trainees used included anesthesia groups and a resident Dropbox resource folder. CONCLUSIONS There was generally an acceptance for using PWPs for PAL as they provided various benefits for trainees at all levels of learning. PWPs have the potential to garner an increased sense of community and sharing within learning experiences throughout all levels of training. The information gained from this survey will help inform the basis for developing an anesthesia trainee-led e-learning platform.
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- Casey Li
- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Termerty Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Termerty Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Termerty Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Assaye BT, Belachew M, Worku A, Birhanu S, Sisay A, Kassaw M, Mekonen H. Perception towards the implementation of telemedicine during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:967. [PMID: 37679700 PMCID: PMC10486038 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09927-1] [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: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in the use of telemedicine as a means of delivering healthcare services remotely. Healthcare providers play a key role in the adoption and implementation of telemedicine for its effectiveness. Despite its benefits, there have been unclear concerns about its effectiveness and acceptance in the process of implementing telemedicine. The objective of the study was to assess health professionals' perceptions towards the implementation of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A cross-sectional study design was conducted among eight hundred forty-five study participants from December 2020 to February 2021. A pre-test was performed on 5% of the total sample size, and the quality of the data was ensured by checking its completeness and consistency. Descriptive statistics and bivariable and multivariable logistic regression were used. The Variables with a P-value equal to or less than 0.25 in bivariable logistic regression were entered into a multivariable logistic regression, and model fitness was assessed. RESULT The study revealed that 60.9% of professionals had a good perception toward telemedicine implementation, with an 87.2% response rate. Health professionals with IT support staff, ICT training, who use social media platforms regularly, and availability of computer or smartphone within/outside their health facility were 4.7, 3.3, 3.7, and 13.2 times more likely to have a positive association towards telemedicine implementation respectively. CONCLUSION More than half of the health professionals had a good perception of telemedicine. Social media use, ICT training, computer accessibility, and the presence of IT support staff were all found to have positive associations with the telemedicine perception. In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government should take the initiative to strengthen opportunities for health professionals to learn and apply telemedicine in their medical practice by providing ICT training, IT infrastructure and support staff, improving computer access, and recommending health professionals' positive use of social media in the health facility.
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- Bayou Tilahun Assaye
- Department of Health Informatics, College Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, P.O.Box 269, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Health Informatics, College Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, P.O.Box 269, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Informatics, College Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, P.O.Box 269, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Informatics, College Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, P.O.Box 269, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Informatics, College Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, P.O.Box 269, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Informatics, College Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, P.O.Box 269, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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- Department of Human Nutrition, College Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, P.O.Box 269, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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Bader A, Altieri MS. Social media (some) models in resident education. Surgery 2023; 174:741-743. [PMID: 37438183 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.05.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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Social media has changed the way in which we communicate, as it has grown tremendously in the past decade. Social media platforms have even penetrated the area of surgery and surgical education. The COVID-19 pandemic has even further pushed for more innovative communication and surgical education methods, such as case and video discussions, asking for advice, and having journal clubs. In this article, we review several social media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, and others, and the ways that they have been integrated into surgical education.
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- Amanda Bader
- Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. https://twitter.com/altierim1
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- Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
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Aldahlawi SA, Homeida L. YouTube as a Source of Patient Information on Oral Manifestations of COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Evaluation of Its Utility, Dependability, and Content. Cureus 2023; 15:e42885. [PMID: 37664281 PMCID: PMC10474609 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.42885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Objectives This study aims to assess the quality of the most viewed videos on the YouTube website describing the oral manifestations of COVID-19 and appraise the medical information in the content. Materials and methods The top 200 most-viewed videos on YouTube using the keywords "COVID-19 oral manifestation," "oral symptoms of COVID-19," "oral lesions of COVID-19," "coronavirus and oral findings," and "dental manifestation of COVID-19" were analyzed. Two independent reviewers classified the English-language videos as useful, misleading, or personal views and identified the source of the videos. Reliability was calculated on a 5-point scale adapted from the DISCERN tool. The global quality scale (GQS) was used to determine the quality of the videos. In addition, the completeness of the information regarding the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, diagnostic tests, and treatment of COVID-19 oral manifestations was evaluated. Results After excluding non-English and irrelevant videos, 55 videos were analyzed. Thirty-two videos were classified as useful. Independent users uploaded the most videos (19, 51%). The mean reliability and GQS scores for useful videos were (3.24+1.4) and (2+0.75), respectively. The GQS score was significantly related to the reliability score (p<0.01). Videos scoring high in GQS also show high-reliability scores. In addition, videos with high GQS scores showed more comprehensive content, scoring >9 in the content aspect. The COVID tongue was the most discussed topic, followed by oral ulcers and oral mucormycosis. Conclusions Most of the YouTube videos were useful and had moderate quality. However, they show low reliability and lack comprehensive medical information on the topic. Healthcare providers should play a more active role in the educational information given on social media (SM) during global disease outbreaks.
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- Salwa A Aldahlawi
- Department of Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
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Sahoo A, Starr SL, Osadchiy V, Desai S, Iyer N, Luff M, Sollender GE, Sturm R. Identifying Targets for Innovation in Amazon Reviews of Bedwetting Alarms: Thematic Analysis. Interact J Med Res 2023; 12:e43194. [PMID: 37410523 PMCID: PMC10360013 DOI: 10.2196/43194] [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: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Nocturnal enuresis (NE) is a frequent diagnosis in pediatric and adolescent populations with an estimated prevalence of around 15% at the age of 6 years. NE can have a substantial impact on multiple health domains. Bedwetting alarms, which typically consist of a sensor and moisture-activated alarm, are a common treatment. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine areas of satisfaction versus dissatisfaction reported by the parents and caregivers of children using current bedwetting alarms. METHODS Using the search term "bedwetting alarms" on the Amazon marketplace, products with >300 reviews were included. For each product, the 5 reviews ranked the "most helpful" for each star category were selected for analysis. Meaning extraction method was applied to identify major themes and subthemes. A percent skew was calculated by summing the total number of mentions of each subtheme,+1 for a positive mention, 0 for a neutral mention, and -1 for a negative mention, and dividing this total by the number of reviews in which that particular subtheme was observed. Subanalyses were performed for age and gender. RESULTS Of 136 products identified, 10 were evaluated based on the selection criteria. The main themes identified across products were long-term concerns, marketing, alarm systems, and device mechanics and features. The subthemes identified as future targets for innovation included alarm accuracy, volume variability, durability, user-friendliness, and adaptability to girls. In general, durability, alarm accuracy, and comfort were the most negatively skewed subthemes (with a negative skew of -23.6%, -20.0%, and -12.4% respectively), which are indicative of potential areas for improvement. Effectiveness was the only substantially positively skewed subtheme (16.8%). Alarm sound and device features were positively skewed for older children, whereas ease of use had a negative skew for younger children. Girls and their caretakers reported negative experiences with devices that featured cords, arm bands, and sensor pads. CONCLUSIONS This analysis provides an innovation roadmap for future device design to improve patient and caregiver satisfaction and compliance with bedwetting alarms. Our results highlight the need for additional options in alarm sound features, as children of different ages have divergent preferences in this domain. Additionally, girls and their parents and caretakers provided more negative overall reviews regarding the range of current device features compared to boys, indicating a potential focus area for future development. The percent skew showed that subthemes were often more negatively skewed toward girls, with the ease of use being -10.7% skewed for boys versus -20.5% for girls, and comfort being -7.1% skewed for boys versus -29.4% for girls. Put together, this review highlights multiple device features that are targets for innovation to ensure translational efficacy regardless of age, gender, or specific family needs.
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- Astha Sahoo
- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Department of Urology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, Samueli School of Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, Samueli School of Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Urology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Department of Urology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- University of California, Los Angeles Mattel Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Nadareishvili I, Bazas T, Petrosillo N, Berce V, Firth J, Mansilha A, Leventer M, Renieri A, Zampolini M, Papalois V. The Medical Community's Role in Communication Strategies during Health Crises-Perspective from European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Infect Dis Rep 2023; 15:370-376. [PMID: 37489391 PMCID: PMC10366824 DOI: 10.3390/idr15040037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic was complicated by the spread of false information leading to what became widely called an "infodemic". The present opinion paper was written by an ad hoc international team united under the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) umbrella and reflects the organizations' effort to contribute to the resolution of these issues, by highlighting and reflecting on them and by suggesting the medical community's necessary activities resulting in the formulation of effective future communication strategies. The importance of physicians' and other health workers' role and mission as educators and leaders in communities in critical situations should be reassessed and upgraded. We need to equip future doctors with strong and sustainable leadership and communication skills through relevant undergraduate and postgraduate education programs, in order that compliance with preventive medical advice is increased. To avoid possible politically and otherwise biased communication in health crises of the future, European nations should establish independent advisory bodies providing evidence-based advice and participate in communication campaigns. Medical and other health professional organizations should build organizational and personal capacities of their members to enable them to reliably inform and adequately educate governments, populations, civic society, employers' and employees' organizations, schools and universities, and other stakeholders.
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- Ilia Nadareishvili
- Georgian Association of Medical Specialties, David Tvildiani Medical University, 0159 Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Panhellenic Medical Association, Committee of Health and Welfare, Municipality of Filothei Psychiko, 15452 Athens, Greece
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- Fondazione Policlinico, Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Division of Pediatrics, University Medical Centre Maribor, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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- Department of Cellular Pathology, Royal Free Hospital London, London NW3 2QG, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- UEMS Section of Dermatology, Dr. Leventer Centre, 011216 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Section of UEMS, Department of Rehabilitation, Hospital of Foligno, 06034 Foligno, Italy
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- Imperial College Renal and Transplant Centre, Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London W12 OHS, UK
- European Union of Medical Specialists, 1040 Brussels, Belgium
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Fu J, Li C, Zhou C, Li W, Lai J, Deng S, Zhang Y, Guo Z, Wu Y. Methods for Analyzing the Contents of Social Media for Health Care: Scoping Review. J Med Internet Res 2023; 25:e43349. [PMID: 37358900 DOI: 10.2196/43349] [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: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Given the rapid development of social media, effective extraction and analysis of the contents of social media for health care have attracted widespread attention from health care providers. As far as we know, most of the reviews focus on the application of social media, and there is a lack of reviews that integrate the methods for analyzing social media information for health care. OBJECTIVE This scoping review aims to answer the following 4 questions: (1) What types of research have been used to investigate social media for health care, (2) what methods have been used to analyze the existing health information on social media, (3) what indicators should be applied to collect and evaluate the characteristics of methods for analyzing the contents of social media for health care, and (4) what are the current problems and development directions of methods used to analyze the contents of social media for health care? METHODS A scoping review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines was conducted. We searched PubMed, the Web of Science, EMBASE, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and the Cochrane Library for the period from 2010 to May 2023 for primary studies focusing on social media and health care. Two independent reviewers screened eligible studies against inclusion criteria. A narrative synthesis of the included studies was conducted. RESULTS Of 16,161 identified citations, 134 (0.8%) studies were included in this review. These included 67 (50.0%) qualitative designs, 43 (32.1%) quantitative designs, and 24 (17.9%) mixed methods designs. The applied research methods were classified based on the following aspects: (1) manual analysis methods (content analysis methodology, grounded theory, ethnography, classification analysis, thematic analysis, and scoring tables) and computer-aided analysis methods (latent Dirichlet allocation, support vector machine, probabilistic clustering, image analysis, topic modeling, sentiment analysis, and other natural language processing technologies), (2) categories of research contents, and (3) health care areas (health practice, health services, and health education). CONCLUSIONS Based on an extensive literature review, we investigated the methods for analyzing the contents of social media for health care to determine the main applications, differences, trends, and existing problems. We also discussed the implications for the future. Traditional content analysis is still the mainstream method for analyzing social media content, and future research may be combined with big data research. With the progress of computers, mobile phones, smartwatches, and other smart devices, social media information sources will become more diversified. Future research can combine new sources, such as pictures, videos, and physiological signals, with online social networking to adapt to the development trend of the internet. More medical information talents need to be trained in the future to better solve the problem of network information analysis. Overall, this scoping review can be useful for a large audience that includes researchers entering the field.
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- Jiaqi Fu
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Freire Y, Sánchez MG, Suárez A, Joves G, Nowak M, Díaz-Flores García V. Influence of the use of social media on patients changing dental practice: a web-based questionnaire study. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:365. [PMID: 37277765 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03078-9] [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: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent years have seen an increase in the use of social media, by the healthcare sector, including dentistry. Indeed, social media may now be important communication tools for dental practices and patients. This work analyzes the influence of patient (male and female) use of dental practice social media on their decision to change practice. The results also provide insight into the factors patients considered important when choosing a dental practice. METHODS This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Universidad Europea de Madrid (No. CIPI/22.022). Using a web-based questionnaire, a cross-sectional study was undertaken involving a Spanish population that made use of dental services. The questionnaire consisted of four parts covering provision of informed consent, the collection of sociodemographic data, patient use of dental practice social media, and the factors considered important when changing dental practice. RESULTS All participants gave their informed consent regarding inclusion. No compensation was provided for participation. 588 people responded to the questionnaire, of whom 503 were eligible for inclusion. Most respondents were female (312/503; 62%). Most (151/503; 30%) last changed dental practice during the previous 2-5 years. 208/503 (41.4%) indicated that they had visited dental practice social media. 118/503 (23.5%) indicated that they had made use of such the last time they changed dental practice; 102 of these 118 (85.6%) reported their experience to have influenced their decision to change. Respondents who had changed practice in the last 5 years had interacted with dental practice social media more than those who changed over 11 years ago (p < .05), and those who changed practice in the present/past year were more influenced by these media (p < .05). The factor considered most important was 'Facilities and technology'. No gender-based differences were seen for any measured variable (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS Different factors affect the selection of a new dental practice, but respondents who changed practice in the last few years were more likely to have made use of dental practice social media, which, for some, influenced their final decision to change. Dental practices might do well to consider using social media as communication and marketing tools.
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- Yolanda Freire
- Department of Preclinical Dentistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Preclinical Dentistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Preclinical Dentistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Preclinical Dentistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Preclinical Dentistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Preclinical Dentistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Eka Prasetya TA, Kusuma Wardani RW. Systematic review of social media addiction among health workers during the pandemic Covid-19. Heliyon 2023; 9:e16784. [PMID: 37274718 PMCID: PMC10225338 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16784] [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] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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The risk of social media (SM) addiction exponentially increases when social media is utilized during office hours for health workers. This study aims to explore the various factors that influence SM addiction in healthcare workers and to identify the potential social media addiction associated with it. The design used in this research is a systematic review with text mining methods and PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses). The databases used in this study are PubMed, ProQuest, science direct, Elsevier, and Sage journals for data collection. The used keywords were associated factors, influencing factors, social media, addiction, healthcare workers, outbreak, pandemic, and COVID-19. The inclusion criteria were quantitative research, international studies, published in 2020-2022, published in Q1-Q3 journals, and open access studies and the exclusion criteria were not systematic review studies. Publications without English language and abstracts only also will be excluded. Advanced search is selected by using topics with strings "associated factors", and "influencing factors" and strings "outbreak", "pandemic", and "COVID-19". Furthermore, data extraction is carried out using text mining by the R programming to present the characteristics of publications and identify the descriptive result, such as term quantity, term replication, and Hierarchical cluster analysis. Descriptive analysis is used to present the percentage and frequency of data characteristics. Text mining begins with data preparation, namely importing text and string operations. The dataset and tokenization are created after importing the text. The most answered terms extracted from the analysis were combined into terms that will be the focus of a further investigation. A considerable part of healthcare professionals experienced Internet addiction, according to a study on the incidence and risk factors of Internet addiction among healthcare workers. Mental health not only affects physical health but also has effects on social and professional functioning in addition to being connected to personal health. Among health professionals, higher Internet and social media use was substantially linked to both anxiety and depression, as well as overall psychological health and increased substance use.
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Olsacher A, Bade C, Ehlers J, Freitag B, Fehring L. Messaging strategies for communicating health-related information in social media-a content and effectiveness analysis of organ donation posts on Instagram in Germany. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:867. [PMID: 37170189 PMCID: PMC10176822 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15736-2] [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: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although organ transplantation is a very effective clinical solution to save the lives of patients suffering from organ failure, the supply of donated organs still cannot meet its growing demand. Educating the society about organ donation is a critical success factor in increasing donation rates, especially in countries that require potential donors to proactively register and opt-in (e.g., Germany). While social media has emerged as an effective tool for disseminating health information, recent evidence suggests that published organ donation content (both online and offline), aimed at raising awareness, still lacks effectiveness. To develop recommendations for optimizing organ donation messaging via social media, this study not only examines the current state of organ donation communication on Instagram, but also identifies factors that contribute to message effectiveness. METHODS We conducted a retrospective content analysis to in-depth assess organ donation-related content published on Instagram in Germany between January and March 2022. Systematic coding allowed to identify common themes, sentiments, and communication strategies, which were analyzed for their effectiveness using linear regression analyses. RESULTS Of the 500 organ donation posts, 57% were published by institutional authors while the remainder was shared by private accounts. Most content was aimed at the general population and shared neutral (80%) or positive sentiments (17%). Transformative messages, positive emotions, posts published by the transplant recipient and the image of a human served as predictors for post effectiveness measured in terms of likes (p < 0.001) and comments (p < 0.01). Sharing personal experiences (p < 0.01) and highlighting the meaning of organ donations (p < 0.05) resulted in significantly higher audience engagement than any other topic discussed. CONCLUSION Our findings highlight the need for health officials to work closely with organ transplant recipients to publicly advocate for organ donations by sharing personal and transformative messages. The high share of posts published by transplant recipients indicates a certain openness to share personal experiences with broad audiences. Different message characteristics served as predictors for message effectiveness (i.e., increased audience engagement) which can likely be extrapolated to other health-related use cases (e.g., cancer screening).
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- Alexandra Olsacher
- Witten/Herdecke University, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 45, Witten, 58455, Germany
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- Witten/Herdecke University, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 45, Witten, 58455, Germany
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- Witten/Herdecke University, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Didactics and Educational Research in Health Care, Witten, Germany
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- Witten/Herdecke University, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 45, Witten, 58455, Germany
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- Witten/Herdecke University, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 45, Witten, 58455, Germany.
- Helios Universitätsklinik Wuppertal, Klinik Für Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie, Endokrinologie Und Diabetologie, Wuppertal, Germany.
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Hill S, White A. Making the transition from student to newly qualified vascular sonographer: An exploration of the domains of professionalism. ULTRASOUND (LEEDS, ENGLAND) 2023; 31:104-110. [PMID: 37144229 PMCID: PMC10152318 DOI: 10.1177/1742271x221131479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Introduction Rapid increases in the utility of vascular ultrasound combined with increasing expectations from reporting physicians have required a shift to a more defined professional role for the vascular sonographer in Australia. This has created increasing pressure on newly qualified sonographers to be more job-ready and better able to navigate the challenges of the clinical workplace early in their career. Topic Description There is a distinct lack of structured strategies that newly qualified sonographers can utilise to assist their transition from student to employee. In our paper, we aimed to answer the question of 'What makes a sonographer a Professional?' with the view to extending understanding of how a structured framework can assist the development of a professional identity and can encourage participating in Continuing Professional Development by the newly qualified sonographer. Discussion The authors reviewed their own clinical experiences and the current literature to source tangible and practical strategies that can be easily enacted by newly qualified sonographers to motivate their continuing growth. Through this review, the 'Domains of Professionalism in the role of the sonographer' framework was developed. In this framework, we describe the various domains of professionalism and their associated dimensions, making it specific to the discipline of sonography and to the point of view of a newly qualified sonographer. Conclusion Our paper contributes to the discussion on Continuing Professional Development using a purposeful and targeted approach to support newly qualified sonographers across all discipline areas of ultrasound specialisation to navigate the often challenging pathway to becoming a professional.
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- Samantha Hill
- Department of Vascular Medicine, Royal
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Alderaibi GM, Bugis BA. The Use of Social Media in Delivering Rehabilitation Services by Healthcare Professionals at a Rehabilitation Healthcare City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Open Nurs J 2023. [DOI: 10.2174/18744346-v17-230303-2023-11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Background:
The growing popularity of social media has been welcomed by medical professionals. With an increase in the number of healthcare providers addressing healthcare issues by using social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, and Instagram, as well as communicating and educating patients on public health, this new technology has a substantial impact on improving the overall public health.
Objective:
The primary purpose of this study was to examine the challenges and benefits of using social media in delivering rehabilitation healthcare services from the perspective of healthcare workers at a private institution in a rehabilitation healthcare city in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted among rehabilitation department staff working at a selected rehabilitation healthcare city in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. An online web-based questionnaire was developed based on previous studies. The survey was distributed to the employees of the rehabilitation department via their work email addresses.
Results:
The study population was 108 healthcare providers. Overall, 77.78% of participants had used social media for over five years. Participants reported using social media for numerous purposes. The majority (35.19%) used it for education purposes, 30.56% used it for networking, and others used it for other things, such as communication with patients, online consultations, and job hunting. Furthermore, 49.07% of participants were already using social media to deliver rehabilitation services.
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The study found that most healthcare providers agreed on the benefits of utilizing social media in the healthcare sector. Most of the benefits were expanding the knowledge of both healthcare workers and patients, easier communication with patients, and also a cost-effective means of communication. However, some of the concerns that were raised by healthcare providers were regarding patients’ privacy and confidentiality, the dissemination of false or misleading information, and legal and ethical considerations.
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Dong Y, Weir NM. Antidepressants: A content analysis of healthcare providers' tweets. EXPLORATORY RESEARCH IN CLINICAL AND SOCIAL PHARMACY 2023; 9:100232. [PMID: 36876146 PMCID: PMC9976573 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100232] [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] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Background Antidepressants are the primary treatment for depression, and social support from social media may offer another support route. Whilst Twitter has become an interactive platform for healthcare providers and their patients, previous studies found low engagement of healthcare providers when discussing antidepressants on Twitter. This study aims to analyse the Twitter posts of healthcare providers related to antidepressants and to explore the healthcare providers' engagement and their areas of interest. Method Tweets within a 10-day period were collected through multiple searches with a list of keywords within Twitter. The results were filtered against several inclusion criteria, including a manual screening to identify healthcare providers. A content analysis was conducted on eligible tweets where correlative themes and subthemes were identified. Key findings Healthcare providers contributed 5.9% of the antidepressant-related tweets (n = 770/13,005). The major clinical topics referred to in the tweets were side effects, antidepressants for the treatment of COVID-19, and antidepressant studies of psychedelics. Nurses posted more tweets sharing personal experiences with commonly negative attitudes, in contrast to physicians. Links to external webpages were commonly used among healthcare providers, especially users representing healthcare organisations. Conclusions A relatively low proportion of healthcare providers' engagement on Twitter regarding antidepressants (5.9%) was identified, with a minimal increase throughout the COVID-19 pandemic when compared to previous studies. The major clinical topics referred to in the tweets were side effects, antidepressants for the treatment of COVID-19 and antidepressant studies of psychedelics, which have been made publicly available. In general, the findings confirmed that social media platforms are a mechanism by which healthcare providers, organisations and students support patients, share information about adverse drug effects, communicate personal experiences, and share research. It is plausible that this could impact the belief and behaviours of people with lived experience of depression who may see these tweets.
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- Corresponding author at: 161 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G4 0NR, United Kingdom.
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Gamor N, Dzansi G, Konlan KD, Abdulai E. Exploring social media adoption by nurses for nursing practice in rural Volta, Ghana. Nurs Open 2023. [PMID: 36840611 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1685] [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: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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AIM The purpose of the study was to inquire into social media adoption by nurses for nursing practice. DESIGN An exploratory descriptive qualitative design was employed in understanding social media adoption for nursing care among nurses. METHOD A purposive sampling technique was employed to recruit 12 participants for the study. A semi-structured interview guide was used to conduct in-depth interviews which were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, coded and analysed. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data with NVivo 12. RESULTS The findings revealed nurses found social media to be useful for the dissemination, and reception of information, professional development and enhanced referral networks. Apart from its usefulness, participants believe that it is easy to navigate its apps, clear and understandable to use and does not involve much mental effort hence their favourable attitude towards use. Some participants also believe that inaccurate information, privacy and confidentiality concerns, distraction and addiction were some potential risks that are associated with its usage in nursing practice. Due to this, some participants developed a negative attitude towards its usage. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Twelve nurses actively participated in the study.
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- Nathan Gamor
- Catholic Hospital Battor, Battor, Volta Region, Ghana
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
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Ismail II, Kamel WA, Al-Hashel JY. Assessing the Usability of an Instagram Filter in Monitoring Essential Tremor: A Proof-of-Concept Study. Mov Disord Clin Pract 2023; 10:274-278. [PMID: 36825051 PMCID: PMC9941934 DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.13600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background Spiral drawing is an important test in monitoring essential tremor (ET). With the rise of telemedicine amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, a contactless tool for monitoring tremors was required. We aimed to assess the validity of a novel smartphone technology using a video-based social media platform for rapid and objective monitoring of ET. Methods A prospective pilot study evaluated patients with ET in 2 clinic visits. Videos of tremors were recorded using a publicly available Instagram filter and were visually compared with spirals drawn by the patients. The level of agreement among the raters was evaluated. Results A total of 12 patients with ET were recruited. A consensus between both raters was achieved for 11 patients (91.6%) for both spirals and videos with good interrater agreement (κ value, 0.755 ± 0.332). Conclusion This novel method was found to be valid and easy to use in measuring ET in real-world settings. Further research in a larger cohort is needed to suggest its use as a home-based or clinic-based monitoring tool.
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- Department of Neurology Ibn Sina Hospital Kuwait City Kuwait
- Department of Neurology Beni-Suef University Beni Suef Egypt
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- Department of Neurology Ibn Sina Hospital Kuwait City Kuwait
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Health Sciences Centre, Kuwait University Jabriya Kuwait
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Roberts-Lewis SF, Baxter HA, Mein G, Quirke-McFarlane S, Leggat F, Garner H, Powell M, White S, Bearne L. The use of social media for dissemination of research evidence to health and social care practitioners: a systematic review protocol (Preprint). JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e45684. [PMID: 37171840 DOI: 10.2196/45684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Effective dissemination of research to health and social care practitioners enhances clinical practice and evidence-based care. Social media use has potential to facilitate dissemination to busy practitioners. OBJECTIVE This is a protocol for a systematic review that will quantitatively synthesize evidence of the effectiveness of social media, compared with no social media, for dissemination of research evidence to health and social care practitioners. Social media platforms, formats, and sharing mechanisms used for effective dissemination of research evidence will also be identified and compared. METHODS Electronic database searches (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, ERIC, LISTA, and OpenGrey) will be conducted from January 1, 2010, to January 10, 2023, for studies published in English. Randomized, nonrandomized, pre-post study designs or case studies evaluating the effect of social media on dissemination of research evidence to postregistration health and social care practitioners will be included. Studies that do not involve social media or dissemination or those that evaluate dissemination of nonresearch information (eg, multisource educational materials) to students or members of the public only, or without quantitative data on outcomes of interest, will be excluded. Screening will be carried out by 2 independent reviewers. Data extraction and quality assessment, using either the Cochrane tool for assessing risk of bias or the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, will be completed by 2 independent reviewers. Outcomes of interest will be reported in 4 domains (reach, engagement, dissemination, and impact). Data synthesis will include quantitative comparisons using narrative text, tables, and figures. A meta-analysis of standardized pooled effects will be undertaken, and subgroup analyses will be applied, if appropriate. RESULTS Searches and screening will be completed by the end of May 2023. Data extraction and analyses will be completed by the end of July 2023, after which findings will be synthesized and reported by the end of October 2023. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review will summarize the evidence for the effectiveness of social media for the dissemination of research evidence to health and social care practitioners. The limitations of the evidence may include multiple outcomes or methodological heterogeneity that limit meta-analyses, potential risk of bias in included studies, and potential publication bias. The limitations of the study design may include potential insensitivity of the electronic database search strategy. The findings from this review will inform the dissemination practice of health and care research. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42022378793; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=378793. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/45684.
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Martín-Masot R, Diaz-Martin JJ, Santamaría-Orleans A, Navas-López VM. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the digitization of routine pediatric practice in Spain: A nationwide survey study. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1106488. [PMID: 36865698 PMCID: PMC9974147 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1106488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic forced a change in the working dynamics of all healthcare professionals, leading to the sudden introduction of telemedicine. Although until that moment telemedicine applications had been described in the paediatric age, their use was anecdotal. OBJECTIVE To analyse the experience of Spanish paediatricians after the forced digitization of consultations due to the pandemic. METHODS A cross-sectional survey-type study was designed to obtain information from Spanish paediatricians about the changes that took place in the usual clinical practice. RESULTS 306 health professionals participated in the study Most of them agreed on the use of the internet and social networks during the pandemic, referring to mail or WhatsApp® as usual channels of communication with their patients' families. There was a great agreement among paediatricians that the evaluation of newborns after hospital discharge and establishing methodologies that allow childhood vaccination and the identification of subsidiary patients for face-to-face evaluation were necessary although the limitations of the lockdown. The idea that telephone and digital consultations have optimized the consultation time and that they will probably continue after the end of the pandemic was generally accepted. No changes in adherence to breastfeeding or the start of complementary feeding were referred to, but an increase in the duration of breastfeeding and the appearance of frequent hoaxes in social networks concerning infant feeding were found. CONCLUSIONS It is necessary to analyse the impact of telemedicine in paediatric consultations during the pandemic to evaluate its effectiveness and quality to maintain it in routine paediatric practice.
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- Rafael Martín-Masot
- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga, Málaga, Spain
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Muacevic A, Adler JR. Social Media Role and Its Impact on Public Health: A Narrative Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e33737. [PMID: 36793805 PMCID: PMC9925030 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33737] [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] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Social media refers to online social networking sites and is a broad example of Web 2.0, such as Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, Instagram, WhatsApp, and blogs. It is a new and ever-changing field. Access to the internet, social media platforms and mobile communications are all tools that can be leveraged to make health information available and accessible. This research aimed to conduct an introductory study of the existing published literature on why to choose and how to use social media to obtain population health information and to gain knowledge about various health sectors like disease surveillance, health education, health research, health and behavioral modification, influence policy, enhance professional development and doctor-patient relation development. We searched for publications using databases like PubMed, NCBI, and Google Scholar, and combined 2022 social media usage statistics from PWC, Infographics Archive, and Statista online websites. The American Medical Association (AMA) policy about Professionalism in Social Media Use, American College of Physicians-Federations of State Medical Boards (ACP-FSMB) guidelines for Online Medical Professionalism, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) social media violations were also briefly reviewed. Our findings reflect the benefits and drawbacks of using web platforms and how they impact public health ethically, professionally, and socially. During our research, we discovered that social media's impact on public health concerns is both positive and negative, and we attempted to explain how social networks are assisting people in achieving health, which is still a source of much debate.
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Shuqi H, Siqin L, Xiaoyan W, Rong Y, Lihong Z. The Risk Factors of Self-Management Behavior among Chinese Stroke Patients. Int J Clin Pract 2023; 2023:4308517. [PMID: 36941873 PMCID: PMC10024618 DOI: 10.1155/2023/4308517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Stroke is associated with a high number of disability-adjusted life years globally, so long-term care is necessary and important for those survivors, so self-management is becoming a more significant concept in stroke rehabilitation. METHODS Ischemic stroke patients (n = 354) were enrolled from the outpatient department of Neurology in West China Hospital from September 2018 to December 2019. The general demographic and disease-related data of stroke patients were collected. The stroke self-efficacy questionnaire (SSEQ), the brief cognition questionnaire (BIPQ), and the stroke self-management scale (SSMS) were used to collect data on self-efficacy, disease cognition, and self-management behavior separately. The chi-square test, Fisher exact test, independent sample t-test, and Mann-Whitney U test were used for comparison among groups. The logistic regression analysis was used to explore the independent risk factors of the different levels of self-management behavior in stroke patients. RESULTS The score of self-management among Chinese stroke patients was 151.07 ± 18.53. Multivariate analysis showed that the way of paying medical expenses (OR = 3.215, 95% CI (1.130, 7.769)), self-management efficacy (OR = 2.467, 95% CI (1.534, 3.968)), health education before discharge (OR = 2.354, 95% CI (1.457, 3.802)), age (elder) (OR = 2.060, 95% CI (1.265, 3.355)), educational level (OR = 1.869, 95% CI (1.169, 2.988)), and mRS score (OR = 1.850, 95% CI (1.129, 3.031)) were statistically significant (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The self-management behavior of Chinese stroke patients was at the middle level. Patients with medical insurance, high self-efficiency of management, and better limb function may have better self-management behavior. Besides, patients with a high educational level who accept health education before discharge may also have better self-management behavior. For patients, it is important to know this disease in the right way and set up the faith to take care of themselves independently gradually. For medical staff, it is necessary and important to give all patients health education about self-management before discharge. It is urgent to call for attention to this disease, and the government and all of society should give more support to stroke patients.
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- Huang Shuqi
- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Cachón-Pérez JM, González-Sanz P, Carretero-Ríos MÁ, Soriano-Martin P, Rodríguez-García M, García-García E, Palacios-Ceña D. Experiences of first year undergraduate nursing students using Instagram in their clinical practicum during COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2022; 119:105590. [PMID: 36244253 PMCID: PMC9547388 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Social media provides us with easy access to information. For students, it is an additional learning resource used in different types of theoretical and practical teaching methodologies. OBJECTIVES The aim of this paper was to describe the perspective of undergraduate nursing students on the use of Instagram during their clinical practicums in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN A qualitative descriptive and exploratory study based on an interpretative framework. SETTINGS AND PARTICIPANTS First-year undergraduate nursing students at the Universidad Europea de Madrid were included. METHODS In-depth interviews and researchers' field notes were used to collect the data. Purposive sampling and inductive thematic analysis were applied. During the interviews, themes such as accompaniment during practicums or training opportunities were identified. RESULTS The use of Instagram helped students to feel closer to professors, identifying it as an opportunity to remedy the possible lack of connection between theory and practice. Moreover, Instagram helped them build an image of nursing in clinical practicum environments. By using Instagram, undergraduate nursing students were able to better integrate and apply the knowledge acquired at university during their clinical practicums in hospitals. CONCLUSIONS Our results can be applied to future studies on the use of social media platforms as teaching tools in clinical practicum settings and to observe the evolution of the image and role of nursing and its relationship with social media.
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- José Miguel Cachón-Pérez
- Departamento de Enfermería y Nutrición, Facultad de Ciencias Biomedicas y de la Salud, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Enfermería y Nutrición, Facultad de Ciencias Biomedicas y de la Salud, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Enfermería y Nutrición, Facultad de Ciencias Biomedicas y de la Salud, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Enfermería y Nutrición, Facultad de Ciencias Biomedicas y de la Salud, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Enfermería y Nutrición, Facultad de Ciencias Biomedicas y de la Salud, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Enfermería y Nutrición, Facultad de Ciencias Biomedicas y de la Salud, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain.
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- Research Group of Humanities and Qualitative Research in Health Science of Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (Hum&QRinHS), Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Spain
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Bitar H, Alismail S. Exploring enablers and inhibitors of eHealth educational tools: The needs of women searching for HPV and cervical cancer information. Digit Health 2022; 8:20552076221130189. [PMID: 36238757 PMCID: PMC9551326 DOI: 10.1177/20552076221130189] [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: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Objective This study explored the information women want to know about HPV and cervical cancer, and the enablers or inhibitors that may contribute to, or prevent, seeking online health information. Methods Two focus groups were conducted with women from the general public, followed by interviews with 12 physicians practicing in Saudi Arabia. The data was analyzed by using a thematic analysis approach. Results Researchers of this study identified six topics of information that were need-related, ten that were enabling, and six inhibiting subthemes related to online information seeking about HPV and cervical cancer. Discussion and conclusion In accordance with the identified themes and sub-themes, we offer recommendations to optimize the health information-seeking task related to HPV and cervical cancer through eHealth educational solutions. User- and expert-based feedback can both strengthen and inform the design, development, and implementation of eHealth interventions.
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- Hind Bitar
- Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Information
Systems, King Abdulaziz
University, Saudi Arabia,Hind Bitar, Faculty of Computing and
Information Technology, Information Systems, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia.
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- Center for Information Systems and Technology,
Claremont
Graduate University, USA
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Schmutz T, Habchi K, Le Terrier C, Favre Kruit C, Stengel P, Guechi Y, Ribordy V. Implementation of a Novel Concept of Emergency Department Management: e-Boss. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:12291. [PMID: 36231591 PMCID: PMC9564886 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Hospital-based emergency services are frequently criticized worldwide for their management, which can lead to a decrease in staff motivation, with a potential impact on patient safety. This article describes how harnessing the power of social networks can facilitate the management of emergency department teams. Beyond teaching, promoting emergency medicine and recruiting health professionals, these tools can unite employees around a virtual leader and help develop a true service culture. The concept of management through social networks is a novel manner to reach out to staff and should be further explored for use in the health care context.
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- Thomas Schmutz
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Fribourg Hospital, The University of Fribourg, 1708 Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Fribourg Hospital, The University of Fribourg, 1708 Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Fribourg Hospital, The University of Fribourg, 1708 Fribourg, Switzerland
- Division of Intensive Care, Department of Acute Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Fribourg Hospital, The University of Fribourg, 1708 Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Fribourg Hospital, The University of Fribourg, 1708 Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Fribourg Hospital, The University of Fribourg, 1708 Fribourg, Switzerland
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Soon MKS, Martinengo L, Lu J, Car LT, Chia CLK. The Use of Telegram in Surgical Education: Exploratory Study. JMIR MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 8:e35983. [PMID: 36099020 PMCID: PMC9518707 DOI: 10.2196/35983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted medical education, shifting learning online. Social media platforms, including messaging apps, are well integrated into medical education. However, Telegram's role in medical education remains relatively unexplored. OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore the perceptions of medical students regarding the role of messaging apps in medical education and their experience of using Telegram for surgical education. METHODS A Telegram channel "Telegram Education for Surgery Learning and Application (TESLA)" was created to supplement medical students' learning. We invited 13 medical students who joined the TESLA channel for at least a month to participate in individual semistructured interviews. Interviews were conducted via videoconferencing using an interview guide and were then transcribed and analyzed by 2 researchers using inductive thematic content analysis. RESULTS Two themes were identified: (1) learning as a medical student and (2) the role of mobile learning (mLearning) in medical education. Students shared that pandemic-related safety measures, such as reduced clinic allocations and the inability to cross between wards, led to a decrease in clinical exposure. Mobile apps, which included proprietary study apps and messaging apps, were increasingly used by students to aid their learning. Students favored Telegram over other messaging apps and reported the development of TESLA as beneficial, particularly for revision and increasing knowledge. CONCLUSIONS The use of apps for medical education increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical students commonly used apps to consolidate their learning and revise examination topics. They found TESLA useful, relevant, and trustworthy.
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- Marcus Khai Siang Soon
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of General Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Vukušić Rukavina T, Machala Poplašen L, Majer M, Relić D, Viskić J, Marelić M. Defining Potentially Unprofessional Behavior on Social Media for Health Care Professionals: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 8:e35585. [PMID: 35758605 PMCID: PMC9399843 DOI: 10.2196/35585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Social media presence among health care professionals is ubiquitous and largely beneficial for their personal and professional lives. New standards are forming in the context of e-professionalism, which are loosening the predefined older and offline terms. With these benefits also come dangers, with exposure to evaluation on all levels from peers, superiors, and the public, as witnessed in the #medbikini movement. OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study were to develop an improved coding scheme (SMePROF coding scheme) for the assessment of unprofessional behavior on Facebook of medical or dental students and faculty, compare reliability between coding schemes used in previous research and SMePROF coding scheme, compare gender-based differences for the assessment of the professional content on Facebook, validate the SMePROF coding scheme, and assess the level of and to characterize web-based professionalism on publicly available Facebook profiles of medical or dental students and faculty. METHODS A search was performed via a new Facebook account using a systematic probabilistic sample of students and faculty in the University of Zagreb School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine. Each profile was subsequently assessed with regard to professionalism based on previously published criteria and compared using the SMePROF coding scheme developed for this study. RESULTS Intercoder reliability increased when the SMePROF coding scheme was used for the comparison of gender-based coding results. Results showed an increase in the gender-based agreement of the final codes for the category professionalism, from 85% in the first phase to 96.2% in the second phase. Final results of the second phase showed that there was almost no difference between female and male coders for coding potentially unprofessional content for students (7/240, 2.9% vs 5/203, 2.5%) or for coding unprofessional content for students (11/240, 4.6% vs 11/203, 5.4%). Comparison of definitive results between the first and second phases indicated an understanding of web-based professionalism, with unprofessional content being very low, both for students (9/222, 4.1% vs 12/206, 5.8%) and faculty (1/25, 4% vs 0/23, 0%). For assessment of the potentially unprofessional content, we observed a 4-fold decrease, using the SMePROF rubric, for students (26/222, 11.7% to 6/206, 2.9%) and a 5-fold decrease for faculty (6/25, 24% to 1/23, 4%). CONCLUSIONS SMePROF coding scheme for assessing professionalism of health-care professionals on Facebook is a validated and more objective instrument. This research emphasizes the role that context plays in the perception of unprofessional and potentially unprofessional content and provides insight into the existence of different sets of rules for web-based and offline interaction that marks behavior as unprofessional. The level of e-professionalism on Facebook profiles of medical or dental students and faculty available for public viewing has shown a high level of understanding of e-professionalism.
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- Tea Vukušić Rukavina
- Andrija Štampar School of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Andrija Štampar School of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Andrija Štampar School of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Andrija Štampar School of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Andrija Štampar School of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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Identifying Social Media Competencies for Health Professionals: An International Modified Delphi Study to Determine Consensus for Curricular Design. Ann Emerg Med 2022; 79:560-567. [PMID: 35339286 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2022.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE The use of social media by health professionals is widespread. However, there is a lack of training to support the effective use of these novel platforms that account for the nuances of an effective health and research communication. We sought to identify the competencies needed by health care professionals to develop an effective social media presence as a medical professional, with the goal of building a social media curriculum. METHODS We conducted a modified Delphi study, utilizing Kraiger's Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes framework to identify appropriate items for inclusion in a social media curriculum targeted at health care professionals. Experts in this space were defined as health care professionals who had delivered workshops, published papers, or developed prominent social media tools/accounts. They were recruited through a multimodal campaign to complete a series of 3 survey rounds designed to build consensus. In keeping with prior studies, a threshold of 80% endorsement was used for inclusion in the final list of items. RESULTS Ninety-eight participants met the expert criteria and were invited to participate in the study. Of the 98 participants, 92 (94%) experts completed the first round; of the 92 experts who completed the first round, 83 (90%) completed the second round; and of the 83 experts who completed the second round, 81 (98%) completed the third round of the Delphi study. Eighteen new items were suggested in the first survey and incorporated into the study. A total of 46 items met the 80% inclusion threshold. CONCLUSION We identified 46 items that were believed to be important for health care professionals using social media. This list should inform the development of curricular activities and objectives.
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Rossi NA, George SS, Patel KP, Reddy DN, Ohlstein JF, McKinnon BJ, Siddiqui FN, Lees KA. Qualitative analysis of sinus surgery posts on popular social media platforms. Am J Otolaryngol 2022; 43:103388. [PMID: 35144105 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2022.103388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Social media platforms are constantly evolving and expanding to new populations, exposing their users to various topics and serving as an informal educational resource. Medical ideas and topics are freely discussed online, making understanding of what is present on these platforms of particular importance to the practicing medical professional. In the field of otolaryngology, the public social media portrayal of sinus surgery has not been previously reported. METHODS Social media posts using keywords related to sinus surgery on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok were qualitatively analyzed and categorized based on media type, author, subject, timing, depiction, and popularity. RESULTS The total number of posts included in final analysis was 1798, with a majority stemming from Instagram (68.5%), then Facebook (20.2%) and finally TikTok (11.3%). The most common type of media analyzed was images (69.0%) and patients were more often authors of posts (45.1%) as compared to physicians (34.8%). The subjects of the posts were nearly equally reassurance regarding surgery (41.3%) and educational or informational posts (38.8%) and were most commonly timed in the postoperative period (41.3%). Sinus surgery was depicted in a positive fashion most frequently (56.6%), notably compared against the negative portrayal at 3.2%. Negative posts most commonly cited postoperative pain or bleeding. CONCLUSIONS Most social media posts analyzed in this multi-platform study depicted sinus surgery in a positive fashion. Patients tended to post in the postoperative or perioperative period, whereas physicians tender to post intraoperative educational posts. Negative posts were most commonly centered around postoperative pain. Cautious interpretation of these results could be used for improving patient care and outreach in the digital age.
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- Nicholas A Rossi
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, United States of America.
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- School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, United States of America
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- School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, United States of America
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- School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, United States of America
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- Department of Otolaryngology, St. Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, United States of America
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, United States of America
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, United States of America
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Sugianto KMS, Hariyati RTS, Pujasari H, Novieastari E, Handiyani H. Nurse workforce scheduling: A qualitative study of Indonesian nurse managers' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. BELITUNG NURSING JOURNAL 2022; 8:53-59. [PMID: 37521084 PMCID: PMC10386799 DOI: 10.33546/bnj.1735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Background The increase in COVID-19 cases in Indonesia has resulted in changes in the hospital workflow, including the staffing process and scheduling, especially in the isolation units. Nurse managers are working hard in the scheduling system to ensure high-quality care is provided with the best human resources. Objective This study aimed to explore the experiences of nurse managers in managing staff nurses' work schedules during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A qualitative descriptive design was used in this study. Eleven nurse managers from three COVID-19 referral hospitals were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using online semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis, and data were presented using a thematic tree. Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) checklist was used as a reporting guideline of the study. Results Four themes were developed: (i) Nurse shortage, (ii) Strategically looking for ways to fulfill the workforce, (iii) Change of shift schedule, and (iv) Expecting guidance from superiors and compliance from staff. Conclusion The lack of nurse staff is a problem during a pandemic. Thus, managing personnel effectively, mobilizing and rotating, and recruiting volunteers are strategies to fulfill the workforce during the pandemic. Using a sedentary shift pattern and sufficient holidays could prevent nurses from falling ill and increase compliance with scheduling. In addition, a staffing calculation formula is needed, and top nursing managers are suggested to provide guidance or direction to the head nurses to reduce confusion in managing the work schedule during the pandemic.
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Yang S, Jin C, Wang J, Xu X. The Use of Social Media to Deliver Surgical Education in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. J INVEST SURG 2022; 35:1350-1356. [PMID: 35130457 DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2022.2035859] [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: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND As clinical rotations were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with surgical specialty being the one most severely affected among all disciplines, social media had become increasingly used for surgical education. We aimed to identify and present the application of social media as an essential tool for surgical education during the COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS A literature review was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE and EMBASE databases for potentially eligible articles published until April 2021. The review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. RESULTS A total of 23 articles were identified and systematically reviewed that related to the application of social media use in surgical education during the COVID-19 pandemic. These may be grouped into 3 discrete categories (online learning, scientific research, networking) and 14 topics (online resources, virtual conferencing, preparing for exams, etc.). CONCLUSIONS Social media has played a multidimensional critical role in training surgical students and residents in the COVID-19 era, with special superiority that cannot be substituted by other online tools.
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- Shijie Yang
- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huantai County People's Hospital, Qilu Hospital Huantai Branch, Shandong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Perez-Cepeda M, Arias-Bolzmann LG. Sociocultural factors during COVID-19 pandemic: Information consumption on Twitter. JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH 2022; 140:384-393. [PMID: 35034997 PMCID: PMC8743443 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The purpose of the research is to describe the sociocultural factors that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Twitter is used as an instrument for data collection. The study is qualitative and uses the netnographic method. To analyze the flow of messages posted on Twitter, the model proposed by Perez-Cepeda and Arias-Bolzmann (2020), which describes sociocultural factors, is taken as a basis. The semantics that people use are a type of functional knowledge that reveals sociocultural factors. Sentiments were analyzed through lexicon-based methods, which are the most suitable. The categorization and classification of the data are performed based on the information that users post on Twitter. The tweets related to COVID-19 describe the sociocultural issues and the level of sentiment around the pandemic. The discussion centers on the COVID-19 pandemic, information consumption, lexicon, sociocultural factors and sentiment analysis. The study was limited to the social media Twitter; another limitation was not to consider the social group of the users who interact with @pandemic_Covid-19, official account of the World Health Organization (WHO). This research contributes to the social sciences, focusing on sociocultural interaction through the use of the social network Twitter. It describes the link between sociocultural factors and the level of sentiment on issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Maximiliano Perez-Cepeda
- Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Address Av. Pdte. Carlos Julio Arosemena Tola, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- CENTRUM Graduate Business School, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Address Jirón Daniel Alomía Robles 125 Urbanización Los Álamos de Monterrico, Santiago de Surco, Lima 33, Peru
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Farsi D, Martinez-Menchaca HR, Ahmed M, Farsi N. Social Media and Health Care (Part II): Narrative Review of Social Media Use by Patients. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e30379. [PMID: 34994706 PMCID: PMC8783277 DOI: 10.2196/30379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background People are now connected in a borderless web-based world. The modern public, especially the younger generation, relies heavily on the internet as the main source of health-related information. In health care, patients can use social media for more tailored uses such as telemedicine, finding a provider, and for peer support. Objective The aim of this narrative review is to discuss how social media has been used in the health care industry from the perspective of patients and describe the main issues surrounding its use in health care. Methods Between March and June 2020, a review of the literature was conducted on PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science for English studies that were published since 2007 and discussed the use of social media in health care. In addition to only English publications that discussed the use of social media by patients, publications pertaining to ethical and legal considerations in the use of social media were included. The studies were then categorized as health information, telemedicine, finding a health care provider, peer support and sharing experiences, and influencing positive health behavior. In addition, two more sections were added to the review: issues pertaining to social media use in health care and ethical considerations. Results Initially, 75 studies were included. As the study proceeded, more studies were included, and a total of 91 studies were reviewed, complemented by 1 textbook chapter and 13 web references. Approximately half of the studies were reviews. The first study was published in 2009, and the last was published in 2021, with more than half of the studies published in the last 5 years. The studies were mostly from the United States (n=40), followed by Europe (n=13), and the least from India (n=1). WhatsApp or WeChat was the most investigated social media platform. Conclusions Social media can be used by the public and patients to improve their health and knowledge. However, due diligence must be practiced to assess the credibility of the information obtained and its source. Health care providers, patients, and the public need not forget the risks associated with the use of social media. The limitations and shortcomings of the use of social media by patients should be understood.
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- Deema Farsi
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States
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- Department of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Xu RH, Shi LSB, Xia Y, Wang D. Associations among eHealth literacy, social support, individual resilience, and emotional status in primary care providers during the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. Digit Health 2022; 8:20552076221089789. [PMID: 35355807 PMCID: PMC8958311 DOI: 10.1177/20552076221089789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective This study aimed to investigate eHealth literacy among primary care providers (PCPs) and explore its association with social support, individual resilience, anxiety, and depression during an outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in Guangzhou, China. Methods A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted in 18 community healthcare centers in Guangzhou, China. The responses of 600 PCPs were tagged as valid responses. Information pertaining to their background, eHealth literacy, anxiety, depression levels, social support, and individual resilience was also collected. Multilevel analysis was used to determine the association among the measures to account for the nested random effect of community health centers in different districts. Results Participants showed a moderate self-perceived level of eHealth literacy (M = 30, SD = 5.8). Participants who reported higher levels of eHealth literacy were more likely to exhibit lower levels of anxiety and depression, higher social support, and greater resilience. After adjusting for background characteristics, the results of the multilevel logistic analysis showed that eHealth literacy was significantly associated with anxiety and depression, social support, and individual resilience. Younger participants and those who were highly educated reported enhanced eHealth literacy. Conclusions This study presents a baseline reference for eHealth literacy among Chinese PCPs. Improving their ability to search for and use reliable web-based information was beneficial for facilitating perceived social support and raising resilience during the pandemic. Strategies to provide high-quality web-based information to PCPs to self-assess and identify psychological distress at an early stage should be encouraged.
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- Richard Huan Xu
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Institute of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Martindale JM, Goldstein J, Xixis K, Lakhotia A, Rodman A, Strauss LD, Strowd RE, Bass N. Be in the Digital Room Where it Happens, Part I: Tweeting & Technology for Career Development. Child Neurol Open 2022; 9:2329048X221106843. [PMID: 35756969 PMCID: PMC9218913 DOI: 10.1177/2329048x221106843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Social media has become a part of everyday life. It has changed the way we obtain and distribute information, connect, and interact with others. As the number of platforms and users grow, medical professionals have learned the value social media can have in education, research, advocacy, and clinical care initiatives. Platforms provide opportunities to network, build collaborations, and develop a reputation. This is part one of a two-part series. This article provides an overview on how social media can benefit professional career development for clinicians and researchers, as well as for advocacy to raise awareness against biases, disparities, and for patient benefit. We review challenges, limitations, and best practices for social media use by medical professionals with neurology-specific examples.
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- Jaclyn M. Martindale
- Department of Neurology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of General Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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