#patientchat Transcript

Healthcare social media transcript of the #patientchat hashtag.
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JB Ashtin @JBAshtin
RT @patientchat: Join us in a few minutes for the Empowered #patientchat. Info/Topics: https://t.co/THpOrDxCDw https://t.co/HH1Zasoqeq
Patient Chat @patientchat
Welcome to #patientchat - where patients, care partners, and advocates come to learn from each other and discuss topics of interest to empowered patients.
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @patientchat: You can find the topics we'll cover on today’s Empowered #patientchat with @AMJohnston1315 here: https://t.co/THpOrDxCDw
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @patientchat: Here’s some handy articles on participating in tweet chats: 1) https://t.co/KMfOQkYb9y and 2) https://t.co/hTxvLlyETu #pat
Patient Chat @patientchat
We start out with introductions - Those joining in, please take a moment to introduce yourself. #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
#patientchat Kevin From Salem Oaks here. I's been a lean socmed summer for me but I am looking forward to this next hour. https://t.co/1sRKRjBEXQ
Patient Chat @patientchat
I’m Kara from @power4patients, and I’m looking forward to today’s #patientchat with @AMJohnston1315
Patient Chat @patientchat
Please continue intros and welcomes. I’ll share a couple “ground rules" :) #patientchat
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
@patientchat Hey there, it’s Carly! #Thyroidcancer #survivor and lover of patient #engagement and #empowerment 🤓 #patientchat
Patient Chat @patientchat
Today's chat is solely informational and not a substitute for speaking with a doctor who's familiar with your medical needs and history #patientchat
Patient Chat @patientchat
You can view our Chat Etiquette and Guidelines, along with past chat transcripts, at https://t.co/6INB5Pmjv3 #patientchat
Patient Chat @patientchat
Today's #patientchat topic is How to Read and Understand Scientific Research https://t.co/9EKCzQBB4E
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
@GinaMcGalliard @patientchat You need to tell me how you became an ePatient scholar!! #patientchat
Robin Holmes @Majormac1
Hello Robin here from Tennessee. Advocate and caregiver of husband with metastatic breast cancer. #patientchat
Patient Chat @patientchat
I will introduce new Topics with T1, T2... Please include corresponding T# at front of answer - hard to remember but helpful #patientchat
@christie_mph
Hi! I'm Christie – a patient educator and trainer from NY. #patientchat
Patient Chat @patientchat
Time to start our topics. Here comes T1: #patientchat
Patient Chat @patientchat
T1: What are scientific journal articles and how do I find them? #patientchat https://t.co/AeRuoxJCNs
Beth Morton @beth_morton
Hi #patientchat! I'm on the road to an appointment (not driving!) so will participate a bit now and then pop back later. I advocate for the #migraine. This topic is close to my heart!
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
T1a: Scientific articles are the lifeblood of scientific progress. Each one is a report on an experiment. Each one gives us just a little bit more knowledge. #patientchat #pinksocks #askpatients #drugdevelopment #healthliteracy #inmice @salemoaks @S4PM
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @patientchat: T1: What are scientific journal articles and how do I find them? #patientchat https://t.co/AeRuoxJCNs
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
@patientchat T1: Scientific journals are done by professionals in the scientific industry. They cover a variety of topics in all aspects of health care, including clinical studies! You can find them on a variety of sites. I’ll list a few of them below: #patientchat
Beth Morton @beth_morton
*the #migraine community* (oops) #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
T1a: Review articles gather all the scientific articles around a topic and give an overview of the current state of knowledge. #patientchat #pinksocks #askpatients #drugdevelopment #healthliteracy #inmice @salemoaks @S4PM
Robin Holmes @Majormac1
@patientchat T-1 Peer reviewed studies & abstracts detailing recent research findings in medical journals for professionals. Online and shared, but miss a lot of valuable information without having a subscription #patientchat
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
@patientchat T1: PubMed is great, so is Nature, and [REDACTED USER]. You can find them online. You can even check out your local library where a librarian can help you locate them. Some libraries may even have hard copies. :) #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
T1b: Where? Ask your healthcare professional what they have read about your interest lately. Ask for a copy. #patientchat #pinksocks #askpatients #drugdevelopment #healthliteracy #inmice @salemoaks @S4PM
Beth Morton @beth_morton
@Majormac1 @patientchat Yes, unless open access, so much is inaccessible to patients and advocates. #patientchat
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @carlyflumer: @patientchat T1: PubMed is great, so is Nature, and [REDACTED USER]. You can find them online. You can even check out your loca…
Robin Holmes @Majormac1
RT @beth_morton: @Majormac1 @patientchat Yes, unless open access, so much is inaccessible to patients and advocates. #patientchat
Patient Chat @patientchat
Topic 2 (T2:) coming up.. https://t.co/tmKUhC00x1 #patientchat
Patient Chat @patientchat
T2: Do you think being able to read and understand a scientific paper is important for patients and advocates? #patientchat https://t.co/WQDANKiC3Z
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @patientchat: T2: Do you think being able to read and understand a scientific paper is important for patients and advocates? #patientcha
ISurvivor Lisa Deck @lbdeck
Hi everyone! I’m Lisa- stroke, Moyamoya and raredisease patient, advocate and speaker from Mass. #patientchat
Jeremy Murphy @jeremypmurphy
RT @patientchat: T2: Do you think being able to read and understand a scientific paper is important for patients and advocates? #patientcha
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
@patientchat T2: Yes, absolutely! You have to do your research and be updated on the latest findings, especially if you’re advocating for a specific disease, such as #chronic or #rare. #patientchat @_OurOdyssey_
Jeremy Murphy @jeremypmurphy
RT @patientchat: T1: What are scientific journal articles and how do I find them? #patientchat https://t.co/AeRuoxJCNs
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
T2: Yes but Patients+ do not need feel obligated to become experts in every technical aspect. The trick is deciding how deep to go. #patientchat #pinksocks #askpatients #drugdevelopment #healthliteracy #inmice @salemoaks @S4PM
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
@patientchat 100% YES! And we have some tools and tips to help: https://t.co/23CbI0Zv2b #healthliteracy #empowered #patientchat
Beth Morton @beth_morton
A1. I find articles by following the leading journals in the disease area of my interest (here, on Twitter). I also follow #migraine researchers. Some will send papers if they are not open access. #patientchat
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
@SalemOaks @S4PM Yes! I have somewhat of a scientific background, and it can be hard to set boundaries on what to learn! #patientchat
@christie_mph
Yes! However, I think many patients think that they are too complex. Starting with the abstract and intro, then skip to the conclusions for will help to summarize the findings. #patientchat
Kristina Wolfe @tunaturns
@patientchat I guess I should use the hashtag #patientchat
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
@SalemOaks @S4PM Excellent point! Becoming #healthliterate doesn't mean you need to pursue a medical degree-level of understanding #patientchat
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
@cvhconsulting That’s what I look at! And if I want to learn more, then I’ll go into the rest of it. #patientchat
Julie Thoren @JulieThoren
@SalemOaks @S4PM T2: Yes! Especially for conditions that are poorly understood and when treatments are few. I've had Google Scholar alerts set up for years and have brought info to my docs. #patientchat
Robin Holmes @Majormac1
T-2 Yes, but the study or abstract funded by industry may be developed to make the product or treatment look better then it actually is in real life. Must understand basics like was it prospective or retrospect, how big was the study, was the study peer reviewed? #patientchat
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@patientchat Absolutely yes because lived experience is an important form of expertise. I’ve read over trials touting the success of CBT for insomnia and been shocked at how flawed they were because they were making assumptions actual patients wouldn’t make. #patientchat
@christie_mph
@beth_morton Do you follow @SWHR? They have some incredible #migraine resources. #patientchat
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Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
@cvhconsulting Very true! Here's a tutorial from our friend @MightyCasey to help https://t.co/2Cnqp4s0sw #healthliterate #patientchat
Rev. Dr. Stacey Simpson Duke @revdrduke
@patientchat When the full text of an article is hidden behind a paywall, any number of my friends in science or medicine are always happy to send me a copy. (Sometimes you can email the researcher and request a copy as well.) #patientchat
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
[REDACTED USER] Absolutely! But we need people who specialize in #healtiteracy to help others understand! Knowledge is for everyone and it needs to be lay-friendly! #patientchat
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @JulieThoren: @SalemOaks @S4PM T2: Yes! Especially for conditions that are poorly understood and when treatments are few. I've had Goo…
Patient Chat @patientchat
Topic 3 (T3:) coming up... https://t.co/tmKUhC00x1 #patientchat
Robin Holmes @Majormac1
@GinaMcGalliard @carlyflumer @patientchat @_OurOdyssey_ They also know not all research is equal. #patientchat
Patient Chat @patientchat
T3: What is your advice and/or tips for someone who has never read a scientific paper before? #patientchat https://t.co/wBUd1SC4ld
Rev. Dr. Stacey Simpson Duke @revdrduke
@patientchat T2 - YES. I think it's absolutely essential for anyone who wants to be a participant in their own medical care (or the medical care of someone for whom they're advocating). #patientchat
@christie_mph
@power4patients @MightyCasey Great! Thanks for sharing. #patientchat
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
@nhelfand @patientchat Wow. "...punished and ridiculed by doctors." Sounds like these folks needs to find themselves some new Drs stat #patientchat
Our Odyssey @_OurOdyssey_
RT @carlyflumer: @patientchat T2: Yes, absolutely! You have to do your research and be updated on the latest findings, especially if you’re…
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @revdrduke: @patientchat T2 - YES. I think it's absolutely essential for anyone who wants to be a participant in their own medical care…
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @patientchat: T3: What is your advice and/or tips for someone who has never read a scientific paper before? #patientchat https://t.co/wB…
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
So True! #patientchat This will be a topic of discussion at the @S4PM conference on October 15 in Boston #S4PM2019
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
@patientchat T3: Read information that you’re interested in learning and may even apply to you. Start by reading the abstract and look for keywords to understand the meaning. Look at graphs and tables to help clarify specific data points. #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
T3: Download it, print it, mark it up. My pen always helps me think better. #patientchat #pinksocks #askpatients #drugdevelopment #healthliteracy #inmice @salemoaks @S4PM
JB Ashtin @JBAshtin
RT @carlyflumer: @patientchat T3: Read information that you’re interested in learning and may even apply to you. Start by reading the abstr…
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
@patientchat .@JBBC sums it up really well (as always!) here: https://t.co/xgTlVUmZg0 #healthliteracy #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
T3: Start a discussion in your community. Read an article together and discuss your perspectives. We call these "journal club" and work our way through the literature together. #patientchat #pinksocks #askpatients #drugdevelopment #healthliteracy #inmice @salemoaks @S4PM
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @carlyflumer: @patientchat T3: Read information that you’re interested in learning and may even apply to you. Start by reading the abstr…
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
@SalemOaks @S4PM I have a problem of chronic annotating, but I love it. #noshame #patientchat
Robin Holmes @Majormac1
T-3 Find a mentor with a better understanding of research and research articles to ask questions, discuss the research findings. Twitter is full of researchers better able to break down the good & ugly. I learn from them everyday on twitter #patientchat
ISurvivor Lisa Deck @lbdeck
Absolutely! Understanding scientific papers that directly relates to your illness as a patient is critical, yet probably a very under-used resource. Perhaps a way to simplify the scientific findings into layman terms would be helpful to our #PatientExperience. #patientchat
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @Majormac1: T-3 Find a mentor with a better understanding of research and research articles to ask questions, discuss the research findi…
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
RT @Majormac1: T-3 Find a mentor with a better understanding of research and research articles to ask questions, discuss the research findi…
Julie Thoren @JulieThoren
@patientchat T3: Get on a patient forum for your condition and find ppl who can help you understand. Not all forums are the same. I've seen some where nurses/pharmacists/researchers have helped others to understand. Some forums actually have very high level discussions! #patientchat
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
@Majormac1 Great suggestion! #patientchat
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @JulieThoren: @patientchat T3: Get on a patient forum for your condition and find ppl who can help you understand. Not all forums are t…
Robin Holmes @Majormac1
RT @JulieThoren: @patientchat T3: Get on a patient forum for your condition and find ppl who can help you understand. Not all forums are t…
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @lbdeck: Absolutely! Understanding scientific papers that directly relates to your illness as a patient is critical, yet probably a very…
@christie_mph
@patientchat T3: Don't get overwhelmed. Start with abstract, intro, and conclusion. Write down questions you have/words you don't understand, and look them up or ask your doc. Ask someone to read it with you. #patientchat
Barby Ingle Official @BarbyIngle
T1. Scientific journals are a staple for providers to disseminate research findings and are usually specialized in topics. Depending upon the journal goals, articles include research, re-analyses of others’ research, reviews, untested theories, or opinion pieces #patientchat
Patient Chat @patientchat
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Spencer Health Solutions @spencerhealth
RT @revdrduke: @patientchat When the full text of an article is hidden behind a paywall, any number of my friends in science or medicine ar…
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
T3: Be SKEPTICAL! If you find something interesting in the Intro or discussion - follow the reference to verify AND learn more. Don't just accept it at first read. #patientchat #pinksocks #askpatients #drugdevelopment #healthliteracy #inmice @salemoaks @S4PM
Julie Thoren @JulieThoren
@GinaMcGalliard @patientchat Here is an example you're probably aware of already https://t.co/EjqOagpepZ #patientchat
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
@GinaMcGalliard @JulieThoren @patientchat Yes! And groups on Facebook! #patientchat
@christie_mph
[REDACTED USER] I wish they did this! Sometimes you can look up disease specific information from hospitals such as the @MayoClinic or the @CDCgov that help break down information in more laymen's terms. #patientchat
Patient Chat @patientchat
Topic 4 (T4:) coming up.. https://t.co/tmKUhC00x1 #patientchat
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
[REDACTED USER] @patientchat I think Google also has a “scholar” section at the top which you can click on & it’ll only show you scholarly articles. #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
@cvhconsulting [REDACTED USER] @MayoClinic @CDCgov #patientchat Who is "they?" Maybe it is "we" This might be a good opportunity for foundations and/or entreprenuers.
Rev. Dr. Stacey Simpson Duke @revdrduke
@patientchat Read and reread the abstract before tackling the whole article, to give you a good overview. Read and reread the introduction and conclusion to help you understand the key learnings. #patientchat
Patient Chat @patientchat
T4: What are some things you should do/look for when reading a scientific paper? #patientchat https://t.co/p06O1tTXxe
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Yes, this is a great and impressively extensive resource! It’s been a lifesaver at times. #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
#patientchat This is great advice. It is all too easy to make something look like the real thing.
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
[REDACTED USER] Yesss! Love this idea! #patientchat
Diverse Alzheimers @DiverseAlz
Anyone interested in patient care/advocacy should tune into #patientchat, which has just appeared in timeline. They appear to be talking about research and in particular reading scientific papers as a lay person cc @nursesKidONE
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
@patientchat Graphs and charts if you learn visually. Keywords that may provide context clues. #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
T4: When was it written? Science is an accumulation of knowledge. It is important to know where a given article sits in that accumulation. #patientchat #pinksocks #askpatients #drugdevelopment #healthliteracy #inmice @salemoaks @S4PM
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @patientchat: T4: What are some things you should do/look for when reading a scientific paper? #patientchat https://t.co/p06O1tTXxe
@christie_mph
@SalemOaks [REDACTED USER] @MayoClinic @CDCgov I don't know who "they" is, I was thinking it would be great if someone (in general) did this... #patientchat
Barby Ingle Official @BarbyIngle
T3. I dont think its necessary 4 every pt, but I do think it is important that it is understood & properly translated to 'RLE' at some point. That is 1 goal that NPOs like iPain has w projects #iPainSummit2019 & #iPainLiving Mag. Make it understandable 2 public #patientchat
Rev. Dr. Stacey Simpson Duke @revdrduke
@patientchat T4 - Very first thing I look for: when was it published? Anything older than five years has a lesser weight for me. Secondly, how big was the study (how many patients involved)? Third, is it retrospective or prospective? #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
T4: Authors affiliations, number/quality of references, number of citations. #patientchat #pinksocks #askpatients #drugdevelopment #healthliteracy #inmice @salemoaks @S4PM
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @JulieThoren: @GinaMcGalliard @patientchat Here is an example you're probably aware of already https://t.co/EjqOagpepZ #patientchat
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @BarbyIngle: T1. Scientific journals are a staple for providers to disseminate research findings and are usually specialized in topics.…
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @cvhconsulting: @patientchat T3: Don't get overwhelmed. Start with abstract, intro, and conclusion. Write down questions you have/words…
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @revdrduke: @patientchat T4 - Very first thing I look for: when was it published? Anything older than five years has a lesser weight for…
Robin Holmes @Majormac1
@revdrduke @patientchat Exactly how I started. I still take research I find with me to Oncology appointments. I will never be at the level of a researcher or MD, but slowly my level of knowledge growns over time. Would love to take Mac’s Oncology team out to lunch to pick their brain #patientchat
Barby Ingle Official @BarbyIngle
T3. Have a pen and highlighter ready. Look up words you are not familure with and go line by line to better understand what you are reading. I have seen studies like the 1 on vitamin C be taken way out of context in translation & still wrongly spread to this day. #patientchat
Suzie Siegel @SuzieSiegel
@SalemOaks @S4PM I'm late to this #patientchat ... but some social media will post older studies as if they were news.
Suzie Siegel @SuzieSiegel
RT @revdrduke: @patientchat T4 - Very first thing I look for: when was it published? Anything older than five years has a lesser weight for…
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @BarbyIngle: T3. Have a pen and highlighter ready. Look up words you are not familure with and go line by line to better understand what…
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
@nhelfand @patientchat Are those specifically stated? #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
In fact, some News organizations do the same. #patientchat
Suzie Siegel @SuzieSiegel
#Sarcoma patients: There's a #patientchat ending soon about how to make sense of scientific papers. Use the hashtag to read what's already been tweeted.
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@patientchat A4 Also consider if the premise of the study is flawed. I.e. many studies on CBT for insomnia assume insomnia is always a psychological rather than physical condition, rather than segmenting out the two groups. A faulty premise can make an entire study just noise. #patientchat
Robin Holmes @Majormac1
T-4 was it published in a peer reviewed journal and when? Was it prospective or retrospective because to researchers that matters? How big was the study? The more pts the better #patientchat
Robin Holmes @Majormac1
RT @BarbyIngle: T3. Have a pen and highlighter ready. Look up words you are not familure with and go line by line to better understand what…
Patient Chat @patientchat
T5: How can you then apply a scientific paper to your own/loved one’s circumstances? #patientchat https://t.co/v0x7rJJrpU
Barby Ingle Official @BarbyIngle
T4. Some things I look for are the credentials of the journal & publisher. I browse the content they publish for quality & relevance. Check the quality of their website, how often is it updated? Check the ranking of the article and/or journal as a whole. #patientchat
Diverse Alzheimers @DiverseAlz
@SalemOaks @S4PM Hi. Yes when written but also publication date. Some journals publish papers years later; author; affiliation but without going into info science territory, keywords, abstract, relevance. Apologies but how have you defined scientific paper? #patientchat
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @BarbyIngle: T4. Some things I look for are the credentials of the journal & publisher. I browse the content they publish for quality &…
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @patientchat: T5: How can you then apply a scientific paper to your own/loved one’s circumstances? #patientchat https://t.co/v0x7rJJrpU
Robin Holmes @Majormac1
@BarbyIngle That’s why having researcher friends on Twitter is great. They will point out flaws in studies helping you grow in having a better understanding of quality of findings. A lot of junk science is out there. #patientchat
Dr Leslie Robinson FCR @LeslieRob10
T4 check if there are any potential biases. Eg, was the study paid for by a drug company #patientchat
Suzie Siegel @SuzieSiegel
Don't be embarrassed to ask questions of the authors of scientific studies. #patientchat
@christie_mph
@patientchat In addition to all the great points already made, see if the study is funded by pharma or government? Did they include women and people of color in the trial? Did they analyze the data by race, gender, etc? #patientchat
SWHR @SWHR
RT @cvhconsulting: @beth_morton Do you follow @SWHR? They have some incredible #migraine resources. #patientchat
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
@patientchat I would say take research as a grain of salt. It’s incredibly important to know and understand, but every patient is different. I think it would depend on how large and how specific the study is.#patientchat
Suzie Siegel @SuzieSiegel
Check out who funded the research. Beware of commercial sites (.com) & journals that no one has heard of. #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
Having been there, it is real science. They are the ones who did the work. However, that does not mean it has no promotional purpose. Take with a small grain of salt. #patientchat
Rev. Dr. Stacey Simpson Duke @revdrduke
@patientchat T5 - I keep a notebook and record the bibliographic info of every paper I read that's relevant to my dx and jot down any key pieces of info from particular papers that I think might be helpful in future decision-making. I use it to help me understand my options. #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
T5: Talk to your healthcare provider to help you apply it. #patientchat #pinksocks #askpatients #drugdevelopment #healthliteracy #inmice @salemoaks #S4PM2019
Spencer Health Solutions @spencerhealth
[REDACTED USER] @SalemOaks @RetractionWatch Great tip [REDACTED USER]! #patientchat Done!
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
T5: Cautiously. One article is not a silver bullet. Results in mice probably don't apply yet. Results in the clinic may or may not fit your situation. #patientchat #pinksocks #askpatients #drugdevelopment #healthliteracy #inmice @salemoaks @S4PM #S4PM2019
Dr Leslie Robinson FCR @LeslieRob10
However, some papers are looking at lived experience of the patient. Such studies don't aim for high numbers but detailed description. These shouldn't be under estimated as lacking quality, they are also very useful for patients #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
T5: Check and see if you would qualify for the study (inclusion/exclusion criteria). The closer you come, the more appropriate the outcome. Check the product label for the same. #patientchat #pinksocks #askpatients #drugdevelopment #healthliteracy #inmice @salemoaks #S4PM2019
Suzie Siegel @SuzieSiegel
Keep in mind that nonprofits may have inaccurate or outdated scientific info on their websites. #patientchat
Citizen Health @CitizenHealthio
One mission is to help make this better. You already are ill and you don't need more stress, anxiety, and worry. You need help. Care. Answers. You need an ally, not adversaries. Help us make this the norm: https://t.co/yjq3B2Ok45
Robin Holmes @Majormac1
@LeslieRob10 Can this be hard to trace? We use to fund researchers in biomedical sales. And hire them to discuss findings at medical conferences. Most share, but look at what happened at Sloan. #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
T5: If it is an approved treatment, contact the company and ask to talk to a clinician working on the product. Ask specifically for Medical Affairs. Tell them what you read and whether there is any work going on in your condition. #patientchat #pinksocks #askpatients #S4PM2019
Dr Leslie Robinson FCR @LeslieRob10
T5 use it to start a conversation with your clinical team #patientchat
Patient Chat @patientchat
Time to start sharing closing thoughts (CT) on what you learned, were reminded of or can implement. Start your tweet w/ CT: #patientchat
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @patientchat: Time to start sharing closing thoughts (CT) on what you learned, were reminded of or can implement. Start your tweet w/ CT…
Patient Empowerment Network @power4patients
RT @LeslieRob10: T5 use it to start a conversation with your clinical team #patientchat https://t.co/huiNq5f4yu
Dr Leslie Robinson FCR @LeslieRob10
It's usually a requirement of all journals that authors declare any conflict of interest. I'm sorry but I am not familiar with Sloan ?
Barby Ingle Official @BarbyIngle
T5 Back in 2012 I heard of a 'new' TX that people were even going overseas 2 get. I questioned it then & watched & listened. 2019 the US studies showed what I saw in the papers back then it was not actually working 4 real world Pts, it can take time to understand #patientchat
@christie_mph
@patientchat It can help with diagnosis if you’ve felt dismissed or ignored. Once you’ve researched your symptoms, explaining that your symptoms line up with your findings can help you get the care you need. #patientchat
Carly Flumer (she/her) @carlyflumer
@patientchat CT: Learning clinical language is HARD. Use your care team to decipher info you’re interested in and may be applicable. Start out with subjects that interest you. Do a simple google scholar search & see what you find! #patientchat
Diverse Alzheimers @DiverseAlz
@patientchat Find @DementiaJournal excellent in reach, accessibility, (often includes contributions from people with dementia, experts by experience) practicality as well as academic bias, which can be hard to achieve. Is about relevance and need. #patientchat.
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
@LeslieRob10 #patientchat The fact is that the vast majority of clinical studies ARE going to be performed by biopharma companies. Good advice to watch for biases.
Robin Holmes @Majormac1
T5 Knowledge is power. If your MD doesn’t think you pulled the info from the web, but learned it at a conference or a non-profit they will be more likely to take you a little more seriously #patientchat
Dr Leslie Robinson FCR @LeslieRob10
A resource like this may also help https://t.co/pHB3QT7I3C #patientchat
@christie_mph
RT @SuzieSiegel: Keep in mind that nonprofits may have inaccurate or outdated scientific info on their websites. #patientchat
Patient Chat @patientchat
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Dr Leslie Robinson FCR @LeslieRob10
It's hard enough learning these skills as a health student never mind a lay person. We need to help patients and Public interpret this info and we HAVE to start to write up science so it's accessible to all #patientchat
Robin Holmes @Majormac1
@SuzieSiegel That’s true. I tend to follow the one’s that offer follow ups after conferences. Also updated websites like you pointed out. #patientchat
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Julie Thoren @JulieThoren
T5: I've actually presented information I've found to my physician many times. She verified what I presented and then adopted some new treatments into her practice. It takes many yrs for current knowledge to enter clinical practice. #patientchat
@christie_mph
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RT @patientchat: The next Empowered #patientchat will be Friday, September 6th. Hope to see you there! https://t.co/gSQ1FtjWcI
Suzie Siegel @SuzieSiegel
RT @patientchat: The next Empowered #patientchat will be Friday, September 6th. Hope to see you there! https://t.co/gSQ1FtjWcI
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RT @LeslieRob10: It's hard enough learning these skills as a health student never mind a lay person. We need to help patients and Public in…
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
@SuzieSiegel #patientchat Absolutely. So many times we hear about breakthroughs #inmice and never get the real story. There is only so much you can report in 15 seconds.
@christie_mph
@SalemOaks [REDACTED USER] @MayoClinic @CDCgov 😂 Did you see that I’m a consultant? I like this idea, but I don’t know how realistic it is. Keeping up with medical journals would be challenging, and who would fund it? I think it’s more realistic to help patients 1:1. #patientchat
Julie Thoren @JulieThoren
@Majormac1 Research is often presented at conferences prior to publication. People attending the conferences often tweet new info. Following researches on Twitter help to! #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
@cvhconsulting [REDACTED USER] @MayoClinic @CDCgov Yes I did. And we seem to be doing similar work. I am always looking for other ways we can help patients+ understand the literature and R&D in general. Maybe beyond 1:1 to 1:PAO #patientchat
Charlotte Beardmore CBE @SCoRCBeardmore
[REDACTED USER] are you following?
Suzie Siegel @SuzieSiegel
I'm grateful to @LeeHelmanLA for explaining years ago that not all #sarcoma research at conferences is valuable. Academics have to publish. #patientchat
Suzie Siegel @SuzieSiegel
@JulieThoren @Majormac1 Patients need to understand that research at conferences may be very early/preliminary. #patientchat
Salem Oaks @SalemOaks
@SuzieSiegel @LeslieRob10 #patientchat That's right. I have rarely seen intentionally biased research articles. However, I think the system rewards a bias toward positive results. This is a gap that the literature is not likely to fill.
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