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Ranjha KU, Farooq M, Hoz SS. Commentary: Altmetrics Versus Bibliometrics in Neurosurgery-Finding a Balance. Neurosurgery 2024; 94:e53-e54. [PMID: 38345359 DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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- Kaleem Ullah Ranjha
- Department of Neurosurgery, King Edward Medical University, Mayo Hospital Lahore, Lahore , Pakistan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, King Edward Medical University, Mayo Hospital Lahore, Lahore , Pakistan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , USA
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Haider AS, Zaki PG, Mehta GU, Sheehan JP, Shepard MJ. Social media insights for neurosurgical oncologists: a survey of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons Joint Section on Tumors. J Neurooncol 2023; 162:129-135. [PMID: 36864317 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-023-04268-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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PURPOSE There is a paucity in the literature regarding the characteristics and attitudes of social media (SM) utilization in a professional manner by neurosurgical oncologists. METHODS A 34-question electronic survey was created using Google Forms and disseminated via email to members of the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumors. Demographic data were compared amongst those who utilize social media versus those who do not. Factors associated with positive effects of professional SM use and with having more followers on SM were analyzed. RESULTS The survey received 94 responses, of which 64.9% reported that they currently use SM in a professional manner. Age < 50 years was found to be associated with SM use (p = 0.038). Facebook (54.1%), Twitter (60.7%), Instagram (41%), and LinkedIn (60.7%) were the most used SM platforms. Having a higher number of followers was associated with practicing in academics (p = 0.005), using Twitter (p = 0.013), posting about their own research publications (p = 0.018), posting interesting cases (p = 0.022), and posting about upcoming events (p = 0.001). Having a higher number of followers on SM was also associated with positive effects, specifically new patient referrals (p = 0.04). CONCLUSION Neurosurgical oncologists can benefit by using social media professionally for increased patient engagement and networking within the medical community. Practicing in academics, making use of Twitter, and posting about interesting cases, upcoming academic events, and one's own research publications can help gain followers. In addition, having a large following on social media could lead to positive effects such as new patient referrals.
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- Ali S Haider
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Allegheny Health Network Neuroscience Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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Lavadi RS, Bozkurt I, Harikar MM, Umana GE, Chaurasia B. The Role of Social Media on the Research Productivity of Neurosurgeons During the COVID-19 Pandemic. World Neurosurg 2022; 167:e1419-e1425. [PMID: 36122854 PMCID: PMC9479383 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.09.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic committees of all countries restricted face-to-face interactions. This study aimed to determine how the pandemic changed the research output for many neurosurgeons while highlighting how social media may have been used as a contactless platform to maintain research productivity during these times. METHODS A cross-sectional, descriptive, 24-item, and non-randomized online survey was applied worldwide, and shared using social media platforms and emails. The questions mainly focused on comparing the results of the pre-pandemic period to the pandemic period (after March 2020). RESULTS A total of 202 respondents from 60 different countries responded to the survey. Interest in neurosurgical education increased from 24% to 76%, while the topic of epidemiology gained interest from 28% to 72% when the pre-pandemic era was compared to the pandemic era. Preference for prospective studies decreased from 66% to 34%, while interest in retrospective studies increased from 39% to 61%. In evaluating publication types, the preference for reviews increased from 36% to 64%. Sixty-two percent of the respondents stated they had concerns over delays in individual contributions/lack of accountability. These concerns were followed by problems with theft of intellectual property/data and authorship disputes. Forty-one percent believed that the support of extra hands on a load-heavy project was the most powerful benefit of social media collaboration. Those who reported increased publications during the pandemic were also more likely to collaborate using social media (P = 0.030). CONCLUSIONS During the pandemic, social media collaborations helped increase research output for neurosurgeons.
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- Raj Swaroop Lavadi
- Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cankiri State Hospital, Cankiri, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Trauma Center, Gamma Knife Center, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Clinic, Birgunj, Nepal
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Social Media Presence Across U.S. Neurosurgical Residency Programs and Subspecialties. World Neurosurg 2022; 168:e43-e49. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.08.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Shlobin NA, Carlstrom LP, Graffeo CS. The best neurosurgical non-required required reading: Social media. J Clin Neurosci 2022; 103:1-3. [PMID: 35785614 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2022.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- Nathan A Shlobin
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Akhaddar A. Letter to the Editor Regarding "Vulnerability of African Neurosurgery to Predatory Journals: An E-Survey of Aspiring Neurosurgeons, Residents, and Consultants". World Neurosurg 2022; 161:211-212. [PMID: 35505529 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.02.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Ali Akhaddar
- Department of Neurosurgery, Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco; Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
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Social Media as a Tool for Patient Education in Neurosurgery: An Overview. World Neurosurg 2022; 161:127-134. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.02.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Lamano JB, Riestenberg RA, Haskell-Mendoza AP, Lee D, Sharp MT, Bloch O. Correlation between social media utilization by academic neurosurgery departments and higher online patient ratings. J Neurosurg 2021:1-13. [PMID: 34678765 DOI: 10.3171/2021.6.jns2122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Patients increasingly utilize online physician review websites (PRWs) and social media to inform healthcare-related decisions. This provides neurosurgeons with opportunities for increased patient engagement. And despite the growing use of social media among neurosurgeons, the relationship between social media utilization and online reviews remains unknown. The goal of this study was to characterize the relationship between social media utilization and PRW ratings across academic neurosurgery departments. METHODS Social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram) of academic neurosurgery departments were identified. Online reviews for individual faculty were obtained from Healthgrades, Vitals, WebMD, and Google. Reviews were aggregated to identify the total number of reviews per department, to generate a composite departmental rating, and to calculate a summed departmental score. US News & World Report (USNWR) and Doximity rankings were recorded for each department. Social media utilization by individual neurosurgeons and associated ratings were investigated within the departments with the highest social media utilization. RESULTS Seventy-eight percent of academic neurosurgery departments utilized social media. The most prevalent platform was YouTube (49.1%), followed by Twitter (46.5%), Facebook (38.6%), and Instagram (16.7%). Higher patient ratings on PRWs were associated with the utilization of YouTube (p = 0.048) or Twitter (p = 0.02). The number of social media platforms utilized demonstrated a significant, positive correlation with patient ratings (p = 0.006) and summed patient ratings (p = 0.048). Although USNWR (p = 0.02) and Doximity (p = 0.0008) rankings correlated with patient ratings, only the number of social media platforms utilized remained a significant predictor of patient ratings on multivariate analysis (p = 0.0001). Thirty-one percent of academic neurosurgeons from departments with high social media utilization were active on social media. The most prevalent social media platform among individual neurosurgeons was Twitter (27.4%), followed by Instagram (8.4%), Facebook (4.9%), and YouTube (2.2%). Higher summed patient scores were associated with individual neurosurgeon utilization of YouTube (p = 0.04), Facebook (p < 0.0001), and Instagram (p = 0.01). Increased social media utilization among neurosurgeons was correlated with a greater number of patient reviews (p = 0.006) and higher summed patient scores (p = 0.003). On multivariate analysis, only Facebook use remained a significant predictor of the number of patient reviews received (p = 0.002) and summed patient satisfaction scores (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS An increased social media presence is associated with higher ratings on PRWs. As neurosurgeons continue to expand their online presence, they should be aware of the possible impact of social media on online patient reviews.
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- Jonathan B Lamano
- 1Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; and
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- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
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- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
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- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
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- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
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- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
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Dzara K, Kelleher A, Ramani S. Fostering educator identity through social media. CLINICAL TEACHER 2021; 18:607-613. [PMID: 34467635 DOI: 10.1111/tct.13414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Communities of practice (CoPs) are integral to professional identify formation (PIF) of educators. However, it can be challenging to identify and engage with such communities. Social media (SoMe) can facilitate formation of virtual CoPs, support PIF and increase visibility and recognition among peers. Yet, privacy concerns, lack of skills, time constraints and value doubts are reported barriers. The purpose of this study was to explore perceived benefits, challenges and suggested strategies to promote SoMe engagement from a group of health professions educators (HPEs). METHODS Using qualitative methodology, we explored opinions of educators participating in Harvard Macy Institute courses regarding professional SoMe use through focus group discussions. Discussions were audiotaped and transcribed, and thematic analysis was performed. Brief questionnaires were distributed to collect frequency of and confidence in SoMe use; these data were analysed descriptively. The Partners Healthcare Institutional Review Board approved the study. RESULTS Forty-eight educators participated in six focus groups. About 93.8% had at least one professional SoMe account, although engagement frequency varied. Qualitative analysis revealed three themes: (1) challenges to engagement, including juggling commitments and feeling overwhelmed; (2) benefits to joining a community, including staying informed and sharing scholarship; and (3) strategies to encourage inclusion, including tailored training and institutional champions. CONCLUSION Though challenges to engagement were reported, participants noted multiple benefits. SoMe engagement can foster virtual CoPs among HPEs and potentially contribute to PIF. Subsequently, we offer five recommendations for efficient and impactful social media engagement for healthcare professionals.
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- Kristina Dzara
- Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, The Bronx, New York, USA
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- Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Masngut N, Mohamad E. Association Between Public Opinion and Malaysian Government Communication Strategies About the COVID-19 Crisis: Content Analysis of Image Repair Strategies in Social Media. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e28074. [PMID: 34156967 PMCID: PMC8341088 DOI: 10.2196/28074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Background The COVID-19 health crisis has posed an unprecedented challenge for governments worldwide to manage and communicate about the pandemic effectively, while maintaining public trust. Good leadership image in times of a health emergency is paramount to ensure public confidence in governments’ abilities to manage the crisis. Objective The aim of this study was to identify types of image repair strategies utilized by the Malaysian government in their communication about COVID-19 in the media and analyze public responses to these messages on social media. Methods Content analysis was employed to analyze 120 media statements and 382 comments retrieved from Facebook pages of 2 mainstream newspapers—Berita Harian and The Star. These media statements and comments were collected within a span of 6 weeks prior to and during the first implementation of Movement Control Order by the Malaysian Government. The media statements were analyzed according to Image Repair Theory to categorize strategies employed in government communications related to COVID-19 crisis. Public opinion responses were measured using modified lexicon-based sentiment analysis to categorize positive, negative, and neutral statements. Results The Malaysian government employed all 5 Image Repair Theory strategies in their communications in both newspapers. The strategy most utilized was reducing offensiveness (75/120, 62.5%), followed by corrective action (30/120, 25.0%), evading responsibilities (10/120, 8.3%), denial (4/120, 3.3%), and mortification (1/120, 0.8%). This study also found multiple substrategies in government media statements including denial, shifting blame, provocation, defeasibility, accident, good intention, bolstering, minimization, differentiation, transcendence, attacking accuser, resolve problem, prevent recurrence, admit wrongdoing, and apologize. This study also found that 64.7% of public opinion was positive in response to media statements made by the Malaysian government and also revealed a significant positive association (P=.04) between image repair strategies utilized by the Malaysian government and public opinion. Conclusions Communication in the media may assist the government in fostering positive support from the public. Suitable image repair strategies could garner positive public responses and help build trust in times of crisis.
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- Centre for Research in Media and Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia.,UKM x UNICEF Communication for Development Centre in Health, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia
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Guraya SS, Guraya SY, Yusoff MSB. Preserving professional identities, behaviors, and values in digital professionalism using social networking sites; a systematic review. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021; 21:381. [PMID: 34247617 PMCID: PMC8273947 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-021-02802-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite a rapid rise of use of social media in medical disciplines, uncertainty prevails among healthcare professionals for providing medical content on social media. There are also growing concerns about unprofessional behaviors and blurring of professional identities that are undermining digital professionalism. This review tapped the literature to determine the impact of social media on medical professionalism and how can professional identities and values be maintained in digital era. METHODS We searched the databases of PubMed, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and EBSCO host using (professionalism AND (professionalism OR (professional identity) OR (professional behaviors) OR (professional values) OR (professional ethics))) AND ((social media) AND ((social media) OR (social networking sites) OR Twitter OR Facebook)) AND (health professionals). The research questions were based on sample (health professionals), phenomenon of interest (digital professionalism), design, evaluation and research type. We screened initial yield of titles using pre-determined inclusion and exclusion criteria and selected a group of articles for qualitative analysis. We used the Biblioshiny® software package for the generation of popular concepts as clustered keywords. RESULTS Our search yielded 44 articles with four leading themes; marked rise in the use of social media by healthcare professionals and students, negative impact of social media on digital professionalism, blurring of medical professional values, behaviors, and identity in the digital era, and limited evidence for teaching and assessing digital professionalism. A high occurrence of violation of patient privacy, professional integrity and cyberbullying were identified. Our search revealed a paucity of existing guidelines and policies for digital professionalism that can safeguard healthcare professionals, students and patients. CONCLUSIONS Our systematic review reports a significant rise of unprofessional behaviors in social media among healthcare professionals. We could not identify the desired professional behaviors and values essential for digital identity formation. The boundaries between personal and professional practices are mystified in digital professionalism. These findings call for potential educational ramifications to resurrect professional virtues, behaviors and identities of healthcare professionals and students.
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- Shaista Salman Guraya
- Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, RCSI - MUB, Busaiteen, Bahrain
- Department of Medical Education, School of Medical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, Health campus, Kelantan Kota Bahru, Malaysia
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- Clinical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Medical Education, School of Medical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, Health campus, Kelantan Kota Bahru, Malaysia
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Chaurasia B, Umana GE, Scalia G, Barresi F, Yağmurlu K, Soldozy S, Deora H, Raudino G, Graziano F, Nicoletti GF, Cicero S, Maugeri R, Tomasi SO, Zileli M, Graffeo CS, Herrera RR, Shah A, Ha Y, Chaurasiya RK, Kim HS, Sameshima T, Borba L, Rotta JM, Chowdhury D, Chaurasia RK, Grotenhuis A, Linfante I, Sekhar LN. Largest neurosurgical social media group and its impact on communication and research. Br J Neurosurg 2021; 36:58-62. [PMID: 34236265 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2021.1947978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of social media to communicate and disseminate knowledge has increased exponentially, especially in the field of neurosurgery. 'Neurosurgery cocktail' (NC) was developed by a group of young neurosurgeons as a means of sharing didactic materials and clinical experiences via social media. It connects 35.000 neurosurgeons worldwide on multiple platforms, primarily Facebook and Twitter. Given the rising utilization of social media in neurosurgery, the popularity of NC has also increased since its inception. In this study, the authors surveyed the social media analytics of NC for both Facebook and Twitter. Besides, we reviewed the literature on the use of social media in neurosurgery. METHODS Facebook and Twitter metrics were extracted through each respective platform's analytics tools from December 2020 (earliest available date for data analysis) through January 2021. A literature search was conducted using PubMed (MEDLINE) and Scopus databases. RESULTS On Facebook, as of January 2021, the group had a total of 25.590 members (87.6% male), most commonly (29%) between 35 and 44 years of age with over 100 countries were represented. As of January 2021, they had amassed 6457 followers on Twitter. During the last 28 d between December 2020 and January 2021, the account published 65 tweets that garnered a total of 196,900 impressions. Twelve articles were identified in our literature review on the use of social media within the neurosurgical community. CONCLUSIONS NC is one of the most widely utilized neurosurgical social media resources available. Sharing knowledge has been broadened thanks to the recent social media evolution, and NC has become a leading player in disseminating neurosurgical knowledge.
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- Bipin Chaurasia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Clinic, Birgunj, Nepal
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cannizzaro Hospital, Trauma Centre, Gamma Knife Centre, Catania, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Unit, Highly Specialized Hospital and of National Importance "Garibaldi", Catania, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Neurosurgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Neurosurgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience, Bangalore, India
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- Neurosurgery Unit, Highly Specialized Hospital and of National Importance "Garibaldi", Catania, Italy.,Department of Experimental Biomedicine and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, Postgraduate Residency Program in Neurological Surgery, Neurosurgical Clinic, AOUP "Paolo Giaccone", Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cannizzaro Hospital, Trauma Centre, Gamma Knife Centre, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Biomedicine and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, Postgraduate Residency Program in Neurological Surgery, Neurosurgical Clinic, AOUP "Paolo Giaccone", Palermo, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Department, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Neurosurgical Department, Belgrano Adventist Clinic, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Spine and Spinal cord Institute, Severance Hospital, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gangnam Nanoori Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, University Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Interventional Neuroradiology, Endovascular Neurosurgery, Baptist Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Daggubati LC, Ryan CA, Brandon C, Madden DB, Farou N, Mansouri A, Zacharia BE. #Neurosurgery: A Temporal and Content Analysis of Academic Neurosurgery on Twitter. World Neurosurg 2021; 153:e481-e487. [PMID: 34242826 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.06.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Social media has become ubiquitous in modern medicine. Academic neurosurgery has increased adoption to promote individual and departmental accomplishments, engage with patients, and foster collaboration. We sought to quantitatively evaluate the adoption of one of the most used social media platforms, Twitter, within academic neurosurgery. METHODS A quantitative and qualitative analysis of Twitter use across 118 academic neurosurgery departments with residency programs in the United States was performed in March 2019 and March 2021. We collated Twitter handles, Doximity residency ranking (a peer-determined ranking system), geographic location, and Twitter demographics (tweets, followers, likes, and tweet content) from before and after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Tweet content was characterized by reviewers over a predetermined 6-month period. Linear regression and parametric/nonparametric tests were used for analysis. RESULTS Departmental accounts grew 3.7 accounts per year between 2009 and 2019 (R2 = 0.96), but 43 accounts (130%) were added between 2019 (n = 33) and 2021 (n = 76). This growth, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic, changed the model from linear to exponential growth (R2 = 0.97). The highest-ranking programs based on Doximity were significantly more likely to have an account (P < 0.001) and have more followers (P < 0.0001). Tweet content analysis revealed prioritization of faculty/resident activity (mean 49.9%) throughout the quartiles. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrate rapid uptake in Twitter use among U.S. academic neurosurgical departments, accelerated by COVID-19. With the impact of COVID-19, it is clear that there will be continued rapid adoption of this platform within neurosurgery, and future studies should explore the outcomes of peer collaboration, patient engagement, and dissemination of medical information.
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- Lekhaj C Daggubati
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Cancer Institute, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Cancer Institute, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Moudgil-Joshi J, Norton EJ, Bandyopadhyay S. Advocacy Must Start Early: The Success of NANSIG's "Neurosurgeon of the Month" as a Tool to Highlight Role Models for Women in Neurosurgery. World Neurosurg 2021; 154:67-72. [PMID: 34139355 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.06.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Jigishaa Moudgil-Joshi
- Milton Keynes University, NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom; College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom; Division of Anaesthesia, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Milton Keynes University, NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom; Oxford University Global Surgery Group, Medical Sciences Division, Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.
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Shlobin NA, Hoffman SC, Clark JR, Hopkins BS, Kesavabhotla K, Dahdaleh NS. Social Media in Neurosurgery: A Systematic Review. World Neurosurg 2021; 149:38-50. [PMID: 33556595 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.01.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Social media has been used increasingly in neurosurgery by individuals. We aimed to identify demographics and preferences of social media use, describe the scope of social media use, and characterize its utility. METHODS A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases. Titles and abstracts from articles identified in the search were read and selected for full-text review. Studies meeting prespecified inclusion criteria were reviewed in full and analyzed for relevant data. RESULTS Of 431 resultant articles, 29 were included. Patients and caregivers most commonly used Facebook and Twitter, whereas nearly 50% of neurosurgeons used LinkedIn and Doximity. Patient and caregiver users of social media tended to be <35 years old. Content of posts varied from requesting/providing information (∼40%) to seeking emotional support/forming connections (∼30%). A total of 20.6% of videos were irrelevant to clinical neurosurgery. Factual accuracy of most videos was poor to inadequate. Social media use was associated with greater academic impact for neurosurgical departments and journals. Posts with photos and videos and weekend posts generated 1.2-2 times greater engagement. CONCLUSIONS Patients and caregivers who use social media are typically younger than 35 years old and commonly use Facebook or Twitter. Neurosurgeons prefer Doximity and LinkedIn. Social media yields information regarding common symptoms and uncovers novel symptoms. Videos are poor-to-inadequate quality and often irrelevant to clinical neurosurgery. Optimizing social media use will augment the exchange of ideas regarding clinical practice and research and empower patients and caregivers.
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- Nathan A Shlobin
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Bozkurt I, Chaurasia B. Attitudes of Neurosurgeons Toward Social Media: A Multi-Institutional Study. World Neurosurg 2020; 147:e396-e404. [PMID: 33358733 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.12.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Social media has become an important communication tool in modern life, and its use is undoubtedly increasing worldwide. Given the rising importance of social media in the health care system, little is known about neurosurgeons' social media use and interactions in the context of professional purposes. This study aimed to analyze social media usage and opinions among neurosurgeons in terms of age, gender, and practice setting. METHODS An online survey was administered to neurosurgeons worldwide. A total of 1119 neurosurgeons from 104 different countries responded to the questionnaire. RESULTS All respondents were members of at least 1 social media platform. Older neurosurgeons and neurosurgeons in nonacademic settings spent less time on social media (P < 0.05). Communication with peers via social media decreased with age, while communication via e-mail increased (P < 0.05). Most respondents perceived the effect of social media to be beneficial to neurosurgery (very beneficial [28.73%], somewhat beneficial [35.55%]). More women than men considered that social media platforms provided a greater chance for networking opportunities, learning about a new study or conference, and providing rapid and widespread knowledge transfer (P < 0.05). False guidance (44.68%) and violation of privacy (41.64%) were thought to be the main disadvantages. CONCLUSIONS Social media use, opinions, and attitudes among neurosurgeons vary depending on their age, gender, and practice setting. Most neurosurgeons stated that the use of social media could have beneficial and advantageous effects on neurosurgery practice, while the frequency of misleading information and lack of privacy were perceived as barriers.
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- Ismail Bozkurt
- Clinic of Neurosurgery, Cankiri State Hospital, Cankiri, Turkey.
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Bandyopadhyay S, Moudgil-Joshi J, Norton EJ, Haq M, Saunders KEA. Motivations, barriers, and social media: a qualitative study of uptake of women into neurosurgery. Br J Neurosurg 2020; 36:19-25. [PMID: 33215936 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2020.1849555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore how social media could be utilised to influence an individual's motivation to pursue a neurosurgical career, an emerging topic area. The focus of this study was on women interested in neurosurgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA Women are significantly under-represented in neurosurgery. 18% of all neurosurgeons - including 8% of consultants - are women. Most previous studies have used quantitative methods that are not best suited to gaining an in-depth understanding of the barriers that women face in pursuing a career in neurosurgery, or what would enable more women to go into the speciality. METHODS In this qualitative study, individual semi-structured interviews were conducted until data saturation was achieved. Participants were women pre-neurosurgical trainees. The interview data was examined through a thematic analysis involving open and axial coding. RESULTS Thirty women participated in the study. Four overarching themes were identified: (1) mentorship, (2) testimony from other women doing neurosurgery, (3) social media as a means of increasing interest in neurosurgery as a career choice, and (4) real-life exposure to the speciality. CONCLUSION There is scope to further improve uptake of women into neurosurgical training in the UK. Motivations and barriers to women pursuing neurosurgery should be addressed openly through early experience, role models and mentorship. Social media can help facilitate these opportunities, disseminate information and inspiration, and has the potential to undo societal biases.
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- Soham Bandyopadhyay
- Oxford University Global Surgery Group, Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Bury St Edmunds, UK.,Division of Anaesthesia, University of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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- GKT School of Medical Education, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Garg T, Shrigiriwar A. Letter to the Editor. Increasing medical student exposure to neurosurgery. J Neurosurg 2019; 133:936-937. [PMID: 31756701 DOI: 10.3171/2019.8.jns192246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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