Healthcare Media Research Articles

Efforts of Increase Cadre Capacity about Stunting Prevention

In 2018 30.8% of children in Indonesia were stunted. The stunting rate in Indonesia remains high and there are still two provinces with a prevalence above 40%, in Gatak District, Sukoharjo Regency itself there are still 268 stunting toddlers with a percentage of 8.55% in 2022. Many factors result in stunting events, one of which is the cadre knowledge factor. The design of this study is Descriptive research with group pre-test and post-test designs. The group studied was the health cadres of Gatak Subdistrict, Sukoharjo Regency. In this study, the subjects were divided into two, namely: the treatment group and the control group. The results showed that from pretest, posttest 1, and posttest 2, both the highest and lowest scores obtained increased, compared to the control group. The cadres of the treatment group had a higher value with p-value 0.003 an effect size of 0.96. Research showed that health counseling provided to cadres can increase the value of knowledge in both control groups and treatment groups. Although there is not much difference, the results of the study show that the use of media in health care can provide better results than the value of cadres.

Enhancing Patient Outcomes through Social Media: Leveraging Information Sources for Improved Healthcare Results

This research paper explores the potential of social media as a catalyst for enhancing patient outcomes and improving healthcare results. With the proliferation of social media platforms, there exists a unique opportunity to leverage these digital channels to disseminate healthcare information, empower patients, and facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers. Through a comprehensive literature review and analysis of case studies, this paper examines the various strategies for integrating social media into healthcare practices, including patient education, support communities, and remote monitoring. While acknowledging the benefits of social media in healthcare, such as increased patient engagement and improved health literacy, the paper also addresses the challenges and limitations associated with its use, such as privacy concerns and information credibility. Recommendations are provided for addressing these challenges and maximizing the benefits of social media in healthcare settings. By embracing the opportunities afforded by social media and addressing its associated challenges, healthcare practitioners and policymakers can work towards a future where patients are more informed, empowered, and engaged in their healthcare journey, ultimately leading to improved healthcare results for all.

The Future of Social Media, Anesthesiology, and the Perioperative Physician.

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.

Nutrition Information on TikTok: A Qualitative Exploration of Posts from Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) and non-RDNs

Registered Dietitian-Nutritionists (RDN) are using TikTok to promote their services and public nutrition knowledge. However, their viewer’s engagement and comments have yet to be explored. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted to identify the difference in posts by RDNs and non-RDNs. For one month, the engagement on posts from 4 creators (n=2 RDNs and n=2 non-RDNs) was recorded. The number of positive and negative comments and common comment topics were identified. Four post categories were identified: preparing meals, consuming nutritious food/meals, nutrition/diet tips, and indirectly nutrition related. Likes were the most common form of engagement. Most comments were positive (70%). The creators with more followers received more negative comments (27%) than those with less followers (6%). RDNs received more comments asking for nutrition advice (n>44) than non-RDNs (n<13). RDNs posted more about preparing meals and nutrition/diet tips while non-RDNs posted more about consuming nutritious food/meals and indirectly nutrition related. Informing RDNs of the usefulness of TikTok and of the expectations of their audience is important as the use of social media in health care is increasing. Thus, further research is important to ensure that we can inform RDNs on the best social media practices.

Social media in health care- - Ethically challenging - -Dangerous but attractive- -use with caution

Social media in health care- - Ethically challenging - -Dangerous but attractive- -use with caution

Social Media in Healthcare: benefits, limitations, and risks

Social Media in Healthcare: benefits, limitations, and risks

Multifaceted Role of Social Media in Healthcare: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Need for Quality Control.

Social media, leveraging Web 2.0 technologies, plays a vital role in healthcare, medical education, and research by fostering collaboration and enabling research dissemination. Healthcare professionals use these platforms to improve public health literacy, but concerns about misinformation and content accuracy persist. In 2023, platforms like Facebook (Meta Platforms, Inc., Menlo Park, California, United States), YouTube (Google LLC, Mountain View, California, United States), Instagram (Meta Platforms, Inc.), TikTok (ByteDance Ltd, Beijing, China), and Twitter (X Corp., Carson City, Nevada, United States) have become essential in healthcare, offering patient communication, professional development, and knowledge-sharing opportunities. However, challenges such as breaches of patient confidentiality and unprofessional conduct remain. Social media has transformed medical education, providing unique networking and professional development opportunities. Further studies are needed to determine its educational value. Healthcare professionals must follow ethical and professional guidelines, particularly regarding patient privacy, confidentiality, disclosure rules, and copyright laws. Social media significantly impacts patient education and healthcare research. Platforms like WhatsApp (Meta Platforms, Inc.) effectively improve patient compliance and outcomes. Yet, the rapid dissemination of false news and misinformation on social media platforms presents risks. Researchers must consider potential biases and content quality when extracting data. Quality control and regulation are crucial in addressing potential dangers and misinformation in social media and healthcare. Stricter regulations and monitoring are needed due to cases of deaths resulting from social media trends and false news spread. Ethical frameworks, informed consent practices, risk assessments, and appropriate data management strategies are essential for responsible research using social media technologies. Healthcare professionals and researchers must judiciously use social media, considering its risks to maximize benefits and mitigate potential drawbacks. By striking the right balance, healthcare professionals can enhance patient outcomes, medical education, research, and the overall healthcare experience.

Rapid, accurate publication and dissemination of clinical trial results: benefits and challenges.

Large-scale clinical trials are essential in cardiology and require rapid, accurate publication, and dissemination. Whereas conference presentations, press releases, and social media disseminate information quickly and often receive considerable coverage by mainstream and healthcare media, they lack detail, may emphasize selected data, and can be open to misinterpretation. Preprint servers speed access to research manuscripts while awaiting acceptance for publication by a journal, but these articles are not formally peer-reviewed and sometimes overstate the findings. Publication of trial results in a major journal is very demanding but the use of existing checklists can help accelerate the process. In case of rejection, procedures such as easing formatting requirements and possibly carrying over peer-review to other journals could speed resubmission. Secondary publications can help maximize benefits from clinical trials; publications of secondary endpoints and subgroup analyses further define treatment effects and the patient populations most likely to benefit. These rely on data access, and although data sharing is becoming more common, many challenges remain. Beyond publication in medical journals, there is a need for wider knowledge dissemination to maximize impact on clinical practice. This might be facilitated through plain language summary publications. Social media, websites, mainstream news outlets, and other publications, although not peer-reviewed, are important sources of medical information for both the public and for clinicians. This underscores the importance of ensuring that the information is understandable, accessible, balanced, and trustworthy. This report is based on discussions held on December 2021, at the 18th Global Cardiovascular Clinical Trialists meeting, involving a panel of editors of some of the top medical journals, as well as members of the lay press, industry, and clinical trialists.

Social Media in Stroke Career Development.

Social Media in Stroke Career Development.

Non-knowledge in Medical Practices

Social media has transformed how individuals handle their illnesses. While many patients increasingly use these online platforms to understand embodied information surrounding their conditions, healthcare professionals often frame these practices as negative and do not consider the expertise that patients generate through social media. Through a combination of insights from social epistemology and ignorance studies, this paper problematizes the distinctive understandings of social media between patients and healthcare professionals from a different perspective. A total of four ideas are introduced: (1) healthcare professionals see embodied knowledge that arises from patients’ social media practices as uncomfortable knowledge; (2) healthcare professionals engage in several behaviours to preserve their authority and power in front of embodied knowledge created through these online platforms; (3) failing to consider embodied knowledge can have consequences not only in terms of trust between patients and healthcare professionals but also in connection with epistemological populism and the transition towards patient-centred care; and (4) media and digital health literacy could help healthcare professionals enhance the uses of social media in healthcare. Adopting this framework allows not only to offer valuable insights into how healthcare professionals manage patients’ social media practices, but also opens new avenues to improve healthcare digitisation.

Social Media Use Among Members of the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society: Results of a Web-Based Survey

The use of social media in health care may serve as a beneficial tool for education, information dissemination, telemedicine, research, networking, and communications. To better leverage the benefits of social media, it is imperative to understand the patterns of its use and potential barriers to its implementation in health care. A previous study in 2016 that investigated social media use among young clinical rheumatologists (≤45 years) and basic scientists showed that there was substantial social media use among them for social and professional reasons. However, there is a limited inquiry into social media use in different areas of rheumatology, such as spondyloarthritis. We aimed to explore the motivations, barriers, and patterns of social media use among an international group of experts in spondyloarthritis. We distributed a web-based survey via email from March 2021 to June 2021 to 198 members of the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society. It contained 24 questions about demographic characteristics, patterns of current social media use, and perceptions of utility. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the characteristics associated with use trends. The response rate was 78.8% (156/198). Of these, 93.6% (146/156) of participants used at least one social media platform. Apart from internet-based shopping and entertainment, the use of social media for clinical updates (odds ratio [OR] 6.25, 95% CI 2.43-16.03) and research updates (OR 3.45, 95% CI 1.35-8.78) were associated with higher social media consumption. Among the respondents, 66% (103/156) used social media in a work-related manner. The use of social media for new web-based resources (OR 6.55, 95% CI 2.01-21.37), interaction with international colleagues (OR 4.66, 95% CI 1.21-17.90), and establishing a web-based presence (OR 4.05, 95% CI 1.25-13.13) were associated with higher levels of consumption for work-related purposes. Time investment, confidentiality concerns, and security concerns were the top 3 challenges to a wider adoption of social media. Most respondents (103/156, 66%) use social media in a work-related manner. Professional development, establishing a web-based presence, and international collaboration were associated with higher use. Challenges to social media adoption should be addressed to maximize its benefits.

Alopecia areata and pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) on social media - Current public interest trends and cross-sectional analysis of YouTube and TikTok contents.

With an ever-growing influence of social media in healthcare, concurrent with increased emphasis on patient autonomy and shared decision-making, dermatologists treating hair loss need to be cognizant of online interest trends and the types of information disseminated across popular platforms. To evaluate recent health-related interest trends and assess engagement, quality, and accuracy of alopecia areata (AA) and pattern hair loss (PHL, androgenetic alopecia) contents on social media. Relative search volumes (RSVs) were extracted from Google Trends using the search category 'alopecia areata' and 'pattern hair loss'. Eighty matching videos on TikTok and YouTube were also extracted and characterized. Viewer engagement was estimated using the engagement ratio, and quality and accuracy were assessed using DISCERN and Dy et al. Accuracy Scale (DAS). AA-related contents on TikTok discussing personal experiences of female subjects were significantly more engaging. DISCERN and DAS scoring showed significantly higher quality and accuracy in videos created by healthcare providers on YouTube, but not TikTok, which could in part be related to YouTube videos being longer. RSV fluctuations corresponding to news in popular culture had high impact. Sponsorship disclosures were generally not reported in product promotional videos.

Digital health-high tech or high touch?

Digital transformation in medicine refers to the implementation of information technology-driven developments in the healthcare system and their impact on the way we teach, share, and practice medicine. We would like to provide an overview of current developments and opportunities but also of the risks of digital transformation in medicine. Therefore, we examine the possibilities wearables and digital biomarkers provide for early detection and monitoring of diseases and discuss the potential of artificial intelligence applications in medicine. Furthermore, we outline new opportunities offered by telemedicine applications and digital therapeutics, discuss the aspects of social media in healthcare, and provide an outlook on "Health 4.0."

Kevin Clauson, Tennessee pharmacist and technology expert, dies at 51.

Kevin Alan Clauson, professor of pharmacy practice at the Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Nashville, TN, died September 15 at age 51 years. Clauson was a leader in the field of digital health. He served as a technology advisor for many organizations, including the Food and Drug Administration, the World Health Organization, and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. He was a featured speaker and writer on the use of blockchain in healthcare, consumer health informatics, social media in healthcare, and mobile health. “Kevin had a tremendous gift for describing cutting-edge technology in ways that made complex topics understandable to a wide audience,” said ASHP Chief Executive Officer Paul W. Abramowitz. “He was passionate about pharmacy, and his work with students and residents gave many up-and-coming pharmacists the skills they needed to successfully launch their own careers. Kevin’s untimely death is a sad loss to the profession, his family, and the many friends and colleagues whose lives he influenced.”

The Impact and Applications of Social Media Platforms for Public Health Responses Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Literature Review.

Background Social media platforms have numerous potential benefits and drawbacks on public health, which have been described in the literature. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed our limited knowledge regarding the potential health impact of these platforms, which have been detrimental to public health responses in many regions.ObjectiveThis review aims to highlight a brief history of social media in health care and report its potential negative and positive public health impacts, which have been characterized in the literature.Methods We searched electronic bibliographic databases including PubMed, including Medline and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Xplore, from December 10, 2015, to December 10, 2020. We screened the title and abstracts and selected relevant reports for review of full text and reference lists. These were analyzed thematically and consolidated into applications of social media platforms for public health.Results The positive and negative impact of social media platforms on public health are catalogued on the basis of recent research in this report. These findings are discussed in the context of improving future public health responses and incorporating other emerging digital technology domains such as artificial intelligence. However, there is a need for more research with pragmatic methodology that evaluates the impact of specific digital interventions to inform future health policy.Conclusions Recent research has highlighted the potential negative impact of social media platforms on population health, as well as potentially useful applications for public health communication, monitoring, and predictions. More research is needed to objectively investigate measures to mitigate against its negative impact while harnessing effective applications for the benefit of public health.

Editors' Note: Use of Social Media in Health Care—Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations: A Position Statement of the American Academy of Neurology

The recently published AAN position statement on the use of social media among medical professionals sheds light on the ever increasing adoption of cyber platforms by neurologists. Nine of 10 physicians use social media for personal reasons, with 2 of every 3 also using it professionally. Online platforms engender unique opportunities to quickly disseminate medical knowledge while permitting patients and community dwellers to engage with medical professionals in an open forum. There are important considerations for health care professionals to keep in mind because they use these resources, particularly those that relate to patient confidentiality and provider credibility. In many instances, it might be prudent to dissociate one's personal and professional online presence. In response, Drs. Garg and Vishnu emphasized the difficulty that health care professionals may face in separating these 2 domains because our personal lives are inextricably tied to our professional ones. Dr. Taylor agreed that a provider's personality will augment their professional presence on social media but cautions providers about the use of unprofessional content and how it might compromise our professional and other important relationships. The recently published AAN position statement on the use of social media among medical professionals sheds light on the ever increasing adoption of cyber platforms by neurologists. Nine of 10 physicians use social media for personal reasons, with 2 of every 3 also using it professionally. Online platforms engender unique opportunities to quickly disseminate medical knowledge while permitting patients and community dwellers to engage with medical professionals in an open forum. There are important considerations for health care professionals to keep in mind because they use these resources, particularly those that relate to patient confidentiality and provider credibility. In many instances, it might be prudent to dissociate one's personal and professional online presence. In response, Drs. Garg and Vishnu emphasized the difficulty that health care professionals may face in separating these 2 domains because our personal lives are inextricably tied to our professional ones. Dr. Taylor agreed that a provider's personality will augment their professional presence on social media but cautions providers about the use of unprofessional content and how it might compromise our professional and other important relationships.

Social Media and Health Care (Part II): Narrative Review of Social Media Use by Patients.

BackgroundPeople 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.ObjectiveThe 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.MethodsBetween 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.ResultsInitially, 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.ConclusionsSocial 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.

Use of social media in healthcare

Our study describes the potential use of social media by hospitals in general and focuses on its actual use by Lebanese and American hospitals. We carried out an investigation concerning both countries’ hospitals in order to determine each their level of involvement, and its public’s level of engagement. This study also compares the way people react on each post, depending on the social network platform, the nature of each post, and the category of topics discussed. The results of this investigation unveiled a great disparity between these two countries concerning the frequency and the number of posts.

Benefits and Challenges of Social Media in Health Care.

Benefits of the use of social media platforms in health care are significant and far-reaching. There are also times when these platforms place health care professionals at risk. This article assists health care professionals to understand the overall uses of social media while providing descriptions of events that result in unplanned consequences. Simple tips are provided that all health care professionals should consider to ensure their privacy and that of their patients.

Social media in health care: Exploring its use by health-care professionals in Greece

ABSTRACT The lockdown restrictions that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic have reshaped the way people live, work, and interact with each other. At the same time, it changed the way health-care professionals and national health-care systems around the world are fighting in this battle for public health. Social media (SoMe) have played their informational role in this fight with almost one-third of the world’s population being active users of social media platforms. Contemporary health-care systems have tried to find ways to engage more actively with SoMe as Internet users are increasingly searching for health information on social media platforms. As a result, new demand-side levers arise in the health-care sector along with new opportunities and risks for the stakeholders. Our study looked into the responses of 173 health-care professionals in Greece. SoMe are here to stay and the majority of health-care professionals embrace them in their professional lives. Quality in health information and the work context of Greek health-care professionals in our cohort contribute to attitudes and perceptions of social media use in health care.