WhatsApp Messenger use in oncology: a narrative review on pros and contras of a flexible and practical, non-specific communication tool

Gebbia, Vittorio; Piazza, Dario; Valerio, Maria Rosaria; Firenze, Alberto

doi:10.3332/ecancer.2021.1334

Cited by 10 publications

(7 citation statements)

References 61 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…27 Instant messaging systems facilitate effective communication among patients, caregivers, and clinicians, providing an enhanced care experience. 28 However, more studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of instant messaging in oncology care, and our study may be able to fill this gap.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Is virtual nutritional counseling efficacious for cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic?

et al. 2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study investigates the outcomes of virtual nutritional counseling (VNC) for oncology patients during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our study evaluated the nutritional status data of cancer patients at the baseline and after VNC. An oncology dietitian evaluated the patients by video calling each patient via WhatsApp and sent an individual nutrition diet plan and recommendations via e-mail. Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) was used as a screening and evaluation tool to assess nutritional status. A total of 157 patients with a mean age of 55.8 ± 14.7 ( r = 19–89) were included in the study. Researchers detected at least one nutrition-related sign in 77.7% of patients. After the VNC and based on the final PG-SGA assessments, 62.2% of the patients whose baseline PG-SGA Score-B improved to Score-A, 12.5% with a baseline PG-SGA Score-C improved to Score-A and 54.2% with a baseline Score-C improved to a Score-B ( χ2 = 55,000, P < 0.001). Based on the number of VNCs, the improvement in malnutrition status following two sessions and three or more sessions was found to be 17.6% and 35.7%, respectively ( P < 0.001). Our results confirm that VNC can improve the nutritional status of cancer patients. Hence, nutritional counseling should be an integral part of oncological treatment.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Is virtual nutritional counseling efficacious for cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic?

et al. 2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…However, the privacy of such information, especially when related to patient data, could trigger questions on proper methods of using this technology, as addressed in a recent article. [ 19 ]…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparative assessment of attitudes among medical and dental professionals in Saudi Arabia toward e-professionalism using the SMEPROF-S scale

Alzahrani,

Banaser,

Alsulami

et al. 2023

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Social media (SM) usage is on the rise among health professionals at all levels to align with the emerging digital and SM era. e-Professionalism is described as attitudes and actions that resemble traditional professionalism paradigms but are expressed through digital media. Although there are a number of studies conducted in the past several years measuring e-professionalism of medical and dental professionals, there is no validated scale to assess the level of e-professionalism among medical and dental professionals in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess attitudes toward e-professionalism among medical and dental professionals in Saudi Arabia using the SMePROF-S scale. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 338 medical and dental students and practitioners from 20 cities in Saudi Arabia to complete an online SMePROF-S self-reported questionnaire measuring attitudes about e-professionalism. Results: Among participants, 31.66% believed that it is acceptable to communicate with patients through SM, but only 16.86% agreed with communicating via personal SM account messaging. Many participants (35.80%–50%) fear that SM use can cause problems with getting hired, people making inaccurate assumptions and perceptions, and job losses. There were 31.36% who believed that sharing patient information without consent is acceptable. The majority (63.02%–63.31%) do not believe that medical/dental professionals should be barred from using SM, and 40.53% believe that schools/organizations have no right to interfere with their online activities. Only 22.19% believed that SM use removed professional protections from the public. A few statements were statistically different by specialty and gender. Conclusion: There is a variability of attitudes about e-professionalism among medical and dental professionals in Saudi Arabia, with some alarming issues requiring national guidelines to ensure patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality.

show abstract

“…These benefits are particularly useful in rural areas and low-and middle-income countries to overcome some economic and distance barriers to care. (9) The role of social media is also needed in health promotion campaigns. It is used to raise awareness about public health problems and change individual behavior.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Policy on the Use of Social Media in Hospitals in Building Communication During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Literature Review

Kumalasari

Sulistiadi

2022

J INDO HEALTH POLICY ADM

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Social media is necessary for almost everyone, including in health services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, social media was widely used to build hospital communications. However, the benefits come with risks, as communication spreads so quickly. A proper policy is needed. This study aims to determine the benefits of social media in building communication in hospitals and the policies that govern it. The method used is a literature study. A literature search, through Science Direct, ProQuest, Google Scholar, and other databases (Google scholar, NIH/NLM, JMIH), with the keywords "social media" AND "communication" AND “policy” AND "hospital" AND "COVID-19 Pandemic", obtained 520 articles completely. According to the inclusion, exclusion, and duplication selection criteria, there were twelve included articles. The results prove that social media plays a role in hospital internal and external communication. The use of social media, in addition to improving hospital communication with all employees, also plays a role in improving communication between hospitals and patients, especially in providing information, telemedicine, helping health promotion to change behavior, influencing patient visits, overcoming limited facilities and access and as a new method that efficient way to reach bigger people during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a policy that regulates the use of social media is needed. Guidelines based on the principles of maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality, providing correct information, conveying the source of contact information in every information submitted, using clear language, and verifying data.

show abstract

WhatsApp Messenger use in oncology: a narrative review on pros and contras of a flexible and practical, non-specific communication tool

Cited by 10 publications

References 61 publications

Is virtual nutritional counseling efficacious for cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Is virtual nutritional counseling efficacious for cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Comparative assessment of attitudes among medical and dental professionals in Saudi Arabia toward e-professionalism using the SMEPROF-S scale

Policy on the Use of Social Media in Hospitals in Building Communication During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Literature Review

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About