Getting Started: A Social Media Primer

A healthcare social media research article published in Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, September 12, 2017

Title
Getting Started: A Social Media Primer
Authors (alpha)
Dalya M. Ferguson, Lillian S. Kao
Published
September 12, 2017
Journal
Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Impact Factor
.839
DOI
10.1055/s-0037-1604249
Pubmed
28924394
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A healthcare social media research article published in Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, September 12, 2017

Abstract

Social media use has increased both in the general public and in the surgical profession. A variety of social media platforms have been used, with Twitter being one of the most common and interactive platforms. Common uses by surgeons and scientists for social media include dissemination of information, information exchange, education, research recruitment, community consultation for clinical trials, and hospital or surgeon ratings. As social media use increases, a new language as well as metrics has been developed to track impact and reach of research incorporating social media platforms. All surgeons should be encouraged to familiarize themselves with social media, regardless of whether or not they choose to actively engage in it.

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