Social Media as a Medium for Dermatologic Education

Cooper, B.; Concilla, Anthony; Albrecht, Joerg; Bhukhan, Aashni; Laughter, Melissa R.; Anderson, Jaclyn B.; Rundle, Chandler W.; McEldrew, Emily C.; Presley, Colby L.

doi:10.1007/s13671-022-00359-4

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“…YouTube 2020 United States Guzman et al [16] Study shows social media's use as a form of education for common dermatologic conditions. All 2022 United States Cooper et al [17] Study shows that existing web-based resources for cirrhosis are too long and complex. All 2020 United States Kaundinya et al [18] Study shows how Instagram is used for engaging and informing patients.…”

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Use of Social Media for Patient Education in Dermatology: Narrative Review

Wojtara¹

2023

JMIR Dermatol

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Background Social media has rapidly become one of the main avenues for news and communication among those with access to technology. Nearly 60% or 4.7 billion people worldwide use social media. Different social media networks provide users with a barrage of posts, opinions, and transformations. With this noticeable uptick in physician and patient education usage of social media, exploration of the impacts of social media on patient education in dermatology is crucial. Objective The goal of this narrative review was to evaluate existing peer-reviewed literature examining the use of social media for patient education in dermatology and to establish trends and implications. Additional attention was given to different social media sites, and potential differences in modalities of posts such as short-form videos on TikTok and Instagram Reels, long-form videos on YouTube, and infographics on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Methods PubMed, Access DermatologyDxRx, and Scopus searches of peer-reviewed publications were performed to discover articles with social media and patient education keywords in combination with other health care–relevant or dermatology-relevant keywords. Subsequently, the screening of these studies was performed by the author who has experience with education and research experience in health care, dermatology, social media, and telehealth. Ultimately, the selected articles were summarized through qualitative analysis of key points and presented for further discussion. Results Through this narrative review, the researcher was able to identify several publications focusing on dermatology and social media. Some common subject areas included the use of social media for the promotion of private dermatology practices, residency programs, and research journals. So long as providers, such as dermatologists, take ethical considerations into account, these platforms can provide patients with curated educational content. In addition, several publications emphasized the use of social media as a form of patient education on dermatologic conditions but also as a source of misinformation. Conclusions This narrative review illuminated the use of social media as a form of patient education for dermatology, with its applications addressed across many demographics and situations. As social media platforms continue to update their algorithms, content filters, and posts, social media may become a reputable form of patient education in dermatology. Future studies and innovations should continue to explore innovations in this space, the efficacy of different modalities of posts, and longitudinal differences in patient outcomes and health literacy.

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Use of Social Media for Patient Education in Dermatology: Narrative Review

Wojtara¹

2023

JMIR Dermatol

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“…Social media use in dermatology is increasingly prevalent 1–4 . The use of non‐traditional or virtual teaching methods in dermatology increased with the COVID‐19 pandemic 1 .…”

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Social media use in dermatology is increasingly prevalent. [1][2][3][4] The use of non-traditional or virtual teaching methods in dermatology increased with the COVID-19 pandemic. 1 Many social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, are widely used.

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Self‐directed virtual educational strategies for dermatopathology: A prospective comparison of Instagram‐based static images to whole slide images

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“…1 There has been an upward trend in the number of individuals using social media for online health information. 2 TikTok is the world's fastest growing social media platform, reaching large audiences using algorithms based on user engagement. 2 Brittle nail syndrome (BNS), defined as nail plate fragility resulting in soft nails that split, flake, or crumble, is a common nail condition affecting up to 20% of the population.…”

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“…2 TikTok is the world's fastest growing social media platform, reaching large audiences using algorithms based on user engagement. 2 Brittle nail syndrome (BNS), defined as nail plate fragility resulting in soft nails that split, flake, or crumble, is a common nail condition affecting up to 20% of the population. 3 In this study, we sought to characterize TikTok video creators and content on BNS.…”

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confidence: 99%