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Castillo LIR, Tran V, Brachaniec M, Chambers CT, Chessie K, Couros A, LeRuyet A, LeRuyet C, Thorpe L, Williams J, Wheelwright S, Hadjistavropoulos T. The #SeePainMoreClearly Phase II Pain in Dementia Social Media Campaign: Implementation and Evaluation Study. JMIR Aging 2024; 7:e53025. [PMID: 38329793 PMCID: PMC10884893 DOI: 10.2196/53025] [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: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Social media platforms have been effective in raising awareness of the underassessment and undertreatment of pain in dementia. OBJECTIVE After a successful pilot campaign, we aimed to scale our pain-in-dementia knowledge mobilization pilot initiative (ie, #SeePainMoreClearly) to several social media platforms with the aid of a digital media partner. The goal of the initiative was to increase awareness of the challenges in the assessment and management of pain among people with dementia. A variety of metrics were implemented to evaluate the effort. Through this work, we endeavored to highlight key differences between our pilot initiative (which was a grassroots initiative), focusing largely on Twitter and YouTube, and the current science-media partnership. We also aimed to generate recommendations suitable for other social media campaigns related to health or aging. METHODS Evidence-based information about pain in dementia was summarized into engaging content (eg, videos) tailored to the needs of various knowledge users (eg, health professionals, families, and policy makers). We disseminated information using Facebook (Meta Platforms), Twitter (X Corp), YouTube (Alphabet Inc), Instagram (Meta Platforms), and LinkedIn (LinkedIn Corp) and measured the success of the initiative over a 12-month period (2020 to 2021). The evaluation methods focused on web analytics and questionnaires related to social media content. Knowledge users' web responses about the initiative and semistructured interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS During the course of the campaign, >700 posts were shared across all platforms. Web analytics showed that we drew >60,000 users from 82 countries to our resource website. Of the social media platforms used, Facebook was the most effective in reaching knowledge users (ie, over 1,300,000 users). Questionnaire responses from users were favorable; interview responses indicated that the information shared throughout the initiative increased awareness of the problem of pain in dementia and influenced respondent behavior. CONCLUSIONS In this investigation, we demonstrated success in directing knowledge users to a resource website with practical information that health professionals could use in patient care along with pain assessment and management information for caregivers and people living with dementia. The evaluation metrics suggested no considerable differences between our pilot campaign and broader initiative when accounting for the length of time of each initiative. The limitations of large-scale health campaigns were noted, and recommendations were outlined for other researchers aiming to leverage social media as a knowledge mobilization tool.
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- Louise I R Castillo
- Department of Psychology and Centre on Aging and Health, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
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- Department of Psychology and Centre on Aging and Health, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
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- Centre on Aging and Health, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
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- Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
- Centre for Pediatric Pain Research, IWK Health, Halifax, NS, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home, Regina, SK, Canada
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- Faculty of Education, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
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- Department of Community and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Psychology and Centre on Aging and Health, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
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- Department of Psychology and Centre on Aging and Health, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
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Taffere GR, Abebe HT, Zerihun Z, Mallen C, Price HP, Mulugeta A. Systematic review of community engagement approach in research: describing partnership approaches, challenges and benefits. J Public Health (Oxf) 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-022-01799-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Nerghes A, Mulder B, Lee JS. Dissemination or participation? Exploring scientists' definitions and science communication goals in the Netherlands. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0277677. [PMID: 36454886 PMCID: PMC9714866 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The field of science communication has grown considerably over the past decade, and so have the number of scientific writings on what science communication is and how it should be practiced. The multitude of theoretisations and models has led to a lack of clarity in defining science communication, and to a highly popularised-and theorised-rhetorical shift from deficit to dialogue and participation. With this study, we aim to remediate the absence of research into what science communication is, for scientists themselves. We also investigate whether the transition towards dialogue and participation is reflected in the goals scientists identify as important to their science communication efforts, both in a general and a social media context. For this, we analyse survey data collected from scientists in the Netherlands using thematic qualitative analysis and statistical analysis. Our results reveal six main dimensions of science communication as defined by our respondents. The 584 definitions we analyse demonstrate a focus on a one-way process of transmission and translation of scientific results and their impacts towards a lay audience, via mostly traditional media channels, with the goals of making science more accessible, of educating audiences, and of raising awareness about science. In terms of the goals identified as most important by scientists in the Netherlands, we find goals aligned with the deficit and dialogue models of science communication to be the most important. Overall, our findings suggest we should be cautious in the face of recent claims that we live in a new era of dialogue, transparency, and participation in the realm of science communication.
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- Adina Nerghes
- Strategic Communication, Department of Social Sciences, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
- Philosophy, Department of Social Sciences, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Strategic Communication, Department of Social Sciences, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, Department of Media and Communication, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Advancing community-engaged research during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from a social network analysis of the trans-LINK Network. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0271397. [DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Collaboration across sectors is critical to address complex health problems, particularly during the current COVID-19 pandemic. We examined the ability to collaborate during the pandemic as part of a baseline evaluation of an intersectoral network of healthcare and community organizations established to improve the collective response to transgender (trans) persons who have been sexually assaulted (the trans-LINK Network). A validated social network analysis survey was sent to 119 member organizations in Ontario, Canada. Survey respondents were asked, ‘Has COVID-19 negatively affected your organization’s ability to collaborate with other organizations on the support of trans survivors of sexual assault?’ and ‘How has COVID-19 negatively affected your organization’s ability to collaborate within the trans-LINK Network?’. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Seventy-eight member organizations participated in the survey (response rate = 66%). Most organizations (79%) indicated that the pandemic had affected their ability to collaborate with others in the network, citing most commonly, increased workload (77%), increased demand for services (57%), and technical and digital challenges (50%). Survey findings were shared in a stakeholder consultation with 22 representatives of 21 network member organizations. Stakeholders provided suggestions to prevent and address the challenges, barriers, and disruptions in serving trans survivors experienced during the pandemic, which were organized into themes. Seven themes were generated and used as a scaffold for the development of recommendations to advance the network, including: increase communication and knowledge exchange among member organizations through the establishment of a network discussion forum and capacity building group workshops; enhance awareness of network organizations by developing a member-facing directory of member services, their contributions, and ability to provide specific supports; strengthen capacity to provide virtual and in-person services and programs through enhanced IT support and increased opportunities for knowledge sharing and skill development; and adopt a network wide syndemic approach that addresses co-occurring epidemics (COVID-19 + racism, housing insecurity, transphobia, xenophobia) that impact trans survivors of sexual assault.
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Dirks LG, Wanda P. Technology to Support Collaborative Dissemination of Research with Alaska Native Communities. AMIA ... ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS. AMIA SYMPOSIUM 2022; 2021:398-407. [PMID: 35308978 PMCID: PMC8861747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Marginalized communities often mistrust research due to a history of unethical practice and limited community engagement. Research community engagement is expected with Indigenous communities, but few empirical studies have explored engagement in results dissemination, let alone using technology. Studies on using technology to disseminate results focus on health and research professional audiences. This paper discusses Alaska Native stakeholder values on technology to facilitate collaborative results dissemination. In this formative study, six participants engaged in participatory design activities on collaborative results dissemination. Sketches and interviews were analyzed deductively using a value-based codebook. Study findings highlight the importance of community context and transparency. Contextual awareness includes understanding local culture and power dynamics, acknowledging the diversity of cultural practices within Alaska Native groups. Transparency is tied to clear communication: encouraging active dialogue and providing alternatives to communicate research. Technology that supports such collaborative dissemination could increase trust and improve adoption of research-recommended actions.
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- Lisa G Dirks
- University of Washington Information School, Seattle, WA, USA
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- University of Washington Information School, Seattle, WA, USA
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Sinicrope PS, Young CD, Resnicow K, Merritt ZT, McConnell CR, Hughes CA, Koller KR, Bock MJ, Decker PA, Flanagan CA, Meade CD, Thomas TK, Prochaska JJ, Patten CA. Lessons Learned From Beta-Testing a Facebook Group Prototype to Promote Treatment Use in the "Connecting Alaska Native People to Quit Smoking" (CAN Quit) Study. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e28704. [PMID: 35175208 PMCID: PMC8895280 DOI: 10.2196/28704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Social media provides an effective tool to reach, engage, and connect smokers in cessation efforts. Our team developed a Facebook group, CAN Quit (Connecting Alaska Native People to Quit smoking), to promote use of evidence-based smoking cessation resources for Alaska Native people living in Alaska, which are underused despite their effectiveness. Often separated by geography and climate, Alaska Native people prefer group-based approaches for tobacco cessation that support their culture and values. Such preferences make Alaska Native people candidates for social media-based interventions that promote connection. This viewpoint discusses the steps involved and lessons learned in building and beta-testing our Facebook group prototype, which will then be evaluated in a pilot randomized controlled trial. We describe the process of training moderators to facilitate group engagement and foster community, and we describe how we developed and tested our intervention prototype and Facebook group. All parts of the prototype were designed to facilitate use of evidence-based cessation treatments. We include recommendations for best practices with the hope that lessons learned from the CAN Quit prototype could provide a model for others to create similar platforms that benefit Alaska Native and American Indian people in the context of smoking cessation.
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- Pamela S Sinicrope
- Behavioral Health Research Program, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Division of Consumer Communications, Social and Digital Innovation, Mayo Clinic Connect, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Clinical & Research Services, Division of Community Health Services, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Anchorage, AK, United States
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- Wellness and Prevention, Division of Community Health Services, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Anchorage, AK, United States
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- Behavioral Health Research Program, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Clinical & Research Services, Division of Community Health Services, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Anchorage, AK, United States
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- Behavioral Health Research Program, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Behavioral Health Research Program, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Clinical & Research Services, Division of Community Health Services, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Anchorage, AK, United States
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- Wellness and Prevention, Division of Community Health Services, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Anchorage, AK, United States
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- Clinical & Research Services, Division of Community Health Services, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Anchorage, AK, United States
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- Stanford Prevention Research Center, Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States
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- Behavioral Health Research Program, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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Yoon S, Wee S, Lee VSY, Lin J, Thumboo J. Patterns of use and perceived value of social media for population health among population health stakeholders: a cross-sectional web-based survey. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:1312. [PMID: 34225687 PMCID: PMC8256205 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11370-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Although existing studies have described patterns of social media use in healthcare, most are focused on health professionals in one discipline. Population health requires a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure diversity and to include diverse stakeholders. To date, what is known about using social media in population health is focused on its potential as a communication tool. This study aims to investigate patterns of use and perceived value of social media usage among stakeholders in population health practice, policy, or research. Methods We conducted a web-based survey of delegates attending the Singapore Population Health Conversations and Workshop. We designed a 24-item questionnaire to assess 1) social media use in terms of type of platform and frequency of use; 2) perceptions of social media relevance and impact on population health; and 3) top three areas in population health that would benefit from social media. We used descriptive and logistic regression analyses to assess the relationships between variables. Results Of the 308 survey respondents, 97.7% reported that they use social media in some form. Messaging (96.8%) was the most dominant activity when using social media. Challenges in implementing social media for population health were time investment by health care professionals (56.2%) and patient adoption (52.9%). The top three population health areas that would benefit most from using social media were the promotion of healthy behaviors (60.7%), community engagement (47.7%), and preventive care (40.6%). Older respondents (> = 40 years) were less likely to view social media as useful for the promotion of healthy behaviors (OR = 0.34; 95% CI: 0.19–0.60). Non-social/healthcare professionals were more likely to consider social media to be useful for community engagement (OR = 1.74; 95% CI: 1.10–2.76). For preventive care, older respondents (OR = 0.51; 95% CI: 0.32–0.82) and non-social/healthcare professionals were less likely to view social media as useful (OR = 0.61; 95% CI: 0.38–0.97). Conclusions Our findings suggest that it may be important to select the specific care areas that would benefit most from using social media. The time investment needed by population health professionals should be fully addressed in planning to maximize the application and potential value of social media. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-021-11370-y.
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- Sungwon Yoon
- Regional Health System, Singapore Health Services, Singapore, Singapore.,Programme in Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Regional Health System, Singapore Health Services, Singapore, Singapore
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- Regional Health System, Singapore Health Services, Singapore, Singapore
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- Regional Health System, Singapore Health Services, Singapore, Singapore
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- Regional Health System, Singapore Health Services, Singapore, Singapore. .,Programme in Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore. .,Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
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Merculieff ZT, Koller KR, Sinicrope PS, Hughes CA, Bock MJ, Decker PA, Resnicow K, Flanagan CA, Meade CD, McConnell CR, Prochaska JJ, Thomas TK, Patten CA. Developing a Social Media Intervention to Connect Alaska Native People Who Smoke with Resources and Support to Quit Smoking: The Connecting Alaska Native Quit Study. Nicotine Tob Res 2021; 23:1002-1009. [PMID: 33674856 PMCID: PMC8248946 DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntaa253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Face-to-face tobacco cessation has had limited reach and efficacy in Alaska Native (AN) communities. We describe our two-phased approach to develop content for Connecting Alaska Native People to Quit Smoking, a Facebook group intervention to reduce barriers to evidence-based smoking cessation treatment for AN people in Alaska. METHODS Phase 1 included semi-structured telephone interviews with 30 AN people who smoke and ten stakeholders. They provided feedback on existing content from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tips campaign and AN digital stories. Phase 2 included an online survey with a new group of 40 AN smokers who provided feedback on existing content via a measure of perceived effectiveness and cultural relevance. RESULTS Phase I results revealed participants evaluated content based upon story strength, relevance to AN culture, emotional appeal, relatability to AN people, and favorite video. No single posting was rated highly across all themes. All perceived effectiveness (PE) and cultural relevance median scores fell between 3.5 and 4.4 (range 1-5). PE scores varied across participant demographic groups. CONCLUSIONS Content embodying characteristics perceived to be most appealing, effective, and culturally relevant were selected for the private Facebook group content library with refinements made to incorporate images of AN people engaged in AN activities. PE scores indicate a need for a wide variety of content that moderators could pull from when conducting the intervention. IMPLICATIONS Social media content targeting specific population sectors, such as American Indian/AN people for tobacco cessation needs to be culturally tailored. Our approach provides a model others can follow to determine what is appealing, relevant, and effective messaging. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT03645941.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zoe T Merculieff
- Clinical & Research Services, Division of Community
Health Services, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium,
Anchorage, AK, USA
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- Clinical & Research Services, Division of Community
Health Services, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium,
Anchorage, AK, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and Behavioral
Health Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester,
MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and Behavioral
Health Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester,
MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and Behavioral
Health Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester,
MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and Behavioral
Health Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester,
MN, USA
- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic,
Rochester, MN, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Clinical & Research Services, Division of Community
Health Services, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium,
Anchorage, AK, USA
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- Wellness and Prevention, Division of Community Health
Services, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium,
Anchorage, AK, USA
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- Wellness and Prevention, Division of Community Health
Services, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium,
Anchorage, AK, USA
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- Stanford Prevention Research Center, Department of
Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford,
CA, USA
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- Clinical & Research Services, Division of Community
Health Services, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium,
Anchorage, AK, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and Behavioral
Health Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester,
MN, USA
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Patten CA, Balls-Berry J(JE, Cohen EL, Brockman TA, Valdez Soto M, West IW, Cha J, Zavala Rocha MG, Eder M(M. Feasibility of a virtual Facebook community platform for engagement on health research. J Clin Transl Sci 2021; 5:e85. [PMID: 34007468 PMCID: PMC8111695 DOI: 10.1017/cts.2021.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Community engagement is important for advancing Clinical and Translational Science (CTS), but face-to-face engagement has limited reach and scale. We examined the feasibility of a novel virtual Facebook community platform for public engagement on health research statewide in Minnesota. METHODS The Facebook platform, MN Research Link, was evaluated from June 19, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Facebook advertisements and boosts were used to recruit followers. Content, based on prior formative work, included health research information and interactive postings (e.g., live interviews with researchers). Standard metrics obtained from Facebook analytics included participation (followers), content reach (views), and engagement (likes, shares, comments, clicks). RESULTS During the 12-month period, we acquired 1406 followers (31% rural residents), with a retention of followers of 99.7%. Mean number of views per month was 9379.83 (Mdn = 2791, range 724-41,510). Engagement metrics indicated a mean of 535.2 likes, shares, comments, and/or clicks per month (Mdn = 296.5, range 55-1535). The page continued to acquire new followers, but a slight decrease in engagement was observed in the final months after state COVID-19 mitigation strategies were implemented. CONCLUSION As the complexity of CTS continues to grow, along with social distancing measures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of virtual digital platforms to reach and engage community stakeholders in conversations about health and research has increasing importance. Preliminary findings from this program evaluation indicate that a Facebook community platform is feasible to engage Minnesota residents in conversations around health and research topics. Future work will evaluate its potential for reach, scale, and sustainability.
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- Christi A. Patten
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Medical School and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Martin C, MacDonald BH. Using interpersonal communication strategies to encourage science conversations on social media. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0241972. [PMID: 33170855 PMCID: PMC7654796 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0241972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Today, many science communicators are using social media to share scientific information with citizens, but, as research has shown, fostering conversational exchanges remains a challenge. This largely qualitative study investigated the communication strategies applied by individual scientists and environmental non-governmental organizations on Twitter and Instagram to determine whether particular social media practices encourage two-way conversations between science communicators and citizens. Data from Twitter and Instagram posts, interviews with the communicators, and a survey of audience members were triangulated to identify emergent communication strategies and the resulting engagement; provide insight into why particular practices are employed by communicators; and explain why audiences choose to participate in social media conversations with communicators. The results demonstrate that the application of interpersonal communication strategies encourage conversational engagement, in terms of the number of comments and unique individuals involved in conversations. In particular, using selfies (images and videos), non-scientific content, first person pronoun-rich captions, and responding to comments result in the formation of communicator-audience relationships, encouraging two-way conversations on social media. Furthermore, the results indicate that Instagram more readily supports the implementation of interpersonal communication strategies than Twitter, making Instagram the preferred platform for promoting conversational exchanges. These findings can be applicable to diverse communicators, subjects, audiences, and environments (online and offline) in initiatives to promote awareness and understanding of science.
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- Curtis Martin
- Ocean Frontier Institute, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Information Management, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Introduction: Researchers have explored using the internet and social media to recruit participants to specific research projects. Less systematic work has been done to inform the engagement of large populations in virtual communities to advance clinical and translational science. We report on our first step to use social media to engage Minnesota residents by studying the willingness of participants to engage in a virtual (Facebook) community about the concepts of health and health-related research. Methods: Data were collected at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair using a cross-sectional, 46-item survey with assessment including sociodemographics and willingness to engage in a Facebook group for health-related research. Quantitative analysis included univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses. Content analysis was used to generate themes from open-ended survey responses. Results: Five hundred people completed the survey; after data cleaning, 418 participant responses informed this report. A majority were younger than age 50 (73%), female (66%), and married/partnered (54%). Overall, 46% of participants agreed/strongly agreed they are willing to join the Facebook group. Multivariate logistic regression identified social media use over the past 6 months as the sole variable independently associated with willingness to join the Facebook group (once a day vs. never or rarely OR = 1.82 (0.86, 3.88), several hours a day vs. never or rarely OR = 2.17 (1.17, 4.02, overall p-value 0.048). Conclusion: Facebook holds potential for reaching a broader community, democratizing access to and engagement with clinical and translational research. Social media infrastructure and content could be disseminated to other institutions with Clinical and Translational Science Awards.
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Lord SE, Seavey KM, Oren SD, Budney AJ, Marsch LA. Digital Presence of a Research Center as a Research Dissemination Platform: Reach and Resources. JMIR Ment Health 2019; 6:e11686. [PMID: 30950800 PMCID: PMC6473206 DOI: 10.2196/11686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Revised: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Web-based platforms can be powerful tools for research dissemination. By leveraging the advantages of mass media and interpersonal channels of communication, Web-based dissemination platforms may improve awareness about, and subsequent adoption of, evidence-based practices (EBPs). Digital dissemination strategies can augment traditional dissemination models, improving stakeholder access to digestible and actionable information and promoting translation of EBPs. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to describe the reach and content of the Web presence of a National Institute on Drug Abuse Center of Excellence and how it is used to disseminate research related to digital behavioral health approaches. METHODS The Center for Technology and Behavioral Health (CTBH) has a website and regularly updated Facebook and Twitter accounts. The website features include summaries of digital behavioral health approaches and related empirical literature, a blog feed focused on the state of the science and technology concerning digital health care approaches, and a newsletter about Center activities. We extracted website usage metrics from Google Analytics and follower counts from social media accounts for the period from March 1, 2013, to July 17, 2018. RESULTS Since the implementation of analytic tracking, 70,331 users have initiated 96,995 sessions on the CTBH website. The website includes summaries of 86 digital therapeutic programs, encompassing 447 empirical articles. There are 1160 posts in the CTBH blog feed, including 180 summaries of scholarly articles. The Twitter and Facebook accounts have 577 and 1500 followers, respectively. The newsletter has reached a growing subscriber network and has a high open rate relative to industry standards. CONCLUSIONS The CTBH Web presence serves as a model for how to leverage accessible and easily updatable digital platforms as research dissemination channels. Digital dissemination tools can augment traditional dissemination strategies to promote awareness about evidence-based digital therapeutic approaches for behavioral health and health care more broadly.
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- Sarah E Lord
- Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, United States
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- Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, United States
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- Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, United States
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- Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, United States
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- Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, United States
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Balls-Berry J, Sinicrope P, Valdez Soto M, Brockman T, Bock M, Patten C. Linking Podcasts With Social Media to Promote Community Health and Medical Research: Feasibility Study. JMIR Form Res 2018; 2:e10025. [PMID: 30684430 PMCID: PMC6334680 DOI: 10.2196/10025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2018] [Revised: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Linking podcasts with social media is a strategy to promote and disseminate health and health research information to the community without constraints of time, weather, and geography. Objective To describe the process of creating a podcast library and promoting it on social media as a strategy for disseminating health and biomedical research topics to the community. Methods We used a community and patient engagement in research approach for developing a process to use podcasts for dissemination of health and health research information. We have reported the aspects of audience reach, impressions, and engagement on social media through the number of downloads, shares, and reactions posted on SoundCloud, Twitter, and Facebook, among others. Results In collaboration with our local community partner, we produced 45 podcasts focused on topics selected from a community health needs assessment with input from health researchers. Episodes lasted about 22 minutes and presented health-related projects, community events, and community resources, with most featured guests from Olmsted County (24/45, 53%). Health research was the most frequently discussed topic. Between February 2016 and June 2017, episodes were played 1843 times on SoundCloud and reached 1702 users on our Facebook page. Conclusions This study demonstrated the process and feasibility of creating a content library of podcasts for disseminating health- and research-related information. Further examination is needed to determine the best methods to develop a sustainable social media plan that will further enhance dissemination (audience reach), knowledge acquisition, and communication of health topics.
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- Joyce Balls-Berry
- Department of Epidemiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States.,Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States.,Behavioral Health Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Behavioral Health Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States.,Behavioral Health Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States.,Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Behavioral Health Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States.,Behavioral Health Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States.,Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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Balls-Berry JE, Sinicrope PS, Valdez Soto MA, Albertie ML, Lafflam R, Major-Elechi BT, Juhn YJ, Brockman TA, Bock MJ, Patten CA. Using Garden Cafés to engage community stakeholders in health research. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0200483. [PMID: 30096153 PMCID: PMC6086403 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0200483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Science Cafés, informal venues to promote bidirectional dialog, inquiry and learning about science between community members, scientists, healthcare and service providers, hold promise as an innovative tool for healthcare researchers and community members to improve health outcomes, especially among populations with health disparities. However, the process of optimizing science cafés is under-studied. We describe the pilot evaluation of a series of Science Cafés, called Garden Cafés (n = 9), conducted from September 2015 through April 2016 in Olmsted County, MN and Duval County, FL to connect Mayo Clinic researchers and local service providers with the community. Selection of discussion topics was guided by a county health needs assessment, which identified community priorities. Before leaving the events, community participants completed a brief anonymous survey assessing sociodemographics and their knowledge of research benefits, readiness to participate as a partner in health research, and health and science literacy confidence. Of the 112 attendees who responded, 51% were female and 51% were Black. Respondents reported that participating in the event significantly improved (all at p<0.001) their understanding on all three measures. Preliminary findings suggest that Garden Cafés are an effective forum to increase community understanding and disposition to collaborate in health research, especially in members from diverse backgrounds.
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- Joyce E Balls-Berry
- Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Office for Community Engagement in Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
- Department of Health Sciences Research, Division of Epidemiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Office for Community Engagement in Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Office of Health Disparities Research, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America
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- RNeighbors, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Department of Health Sciences Research, Division of Biostatics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Department of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Children's Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Office for Community Engagement in Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Office for Community Engagement in Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Office for Community Engagement in Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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Social impact assessment of scientist from mainstream news and weblogs. SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS AND MINING 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s13278-017-0466-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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