Elena Nikiphorou1, Paul Studenic2,3, Christian Gytz Ammitzbøll4, Mary Canavan5, Meghna Jani6, Caroline Ospelt7, Francis Berenbaum8. 1. Rheumatology Department, Whittington Hospital, London, UK. 2. Department of Internal Medicine 3, Division of Rheumatology, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria. 3. Department of Internal Medicine 3, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria. 4. Rheumatology Department, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark. 5. Department of Molecular Rheumatology, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. 6. Arthritis Research UK Centre for Epidemiology, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Institute of Inflammation and Repair, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK. 7. Center of Experimental Rheumatology, University Hospital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland. 8. Department of Rheumatology, Inflammation-Immunopathology-Biotherapy Department (DHU i2B), Sorbonne University, UPMC Univ Paris 06, INSERM, Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine (CRSA), AP-HP Saint-Antoine Hospital, Paris, France.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To explore perceptions, barriers and patterns of social media (SM) use among rheumatology fellows and basic scientists. METHODS: An online survey was disseminated via Twitter, Facebook and by email to members of the Emerging European League Against Rheumatism Network. Questions focused on general demographics, frequency and types of SM use, reasons and barriers to SM use. RESULTS: Of 233 respondents (47 countries), 72% were aged 30-39 years, 66% female. 83% were active users of at least one SM platform and 71% were using SM professionally. The majority used SM for communicating with friends/colleagues (79%), news updates (76%), entertainment (69%), clinical (50%) and research (48%) updates. Facebook was the dominant platform used (91%). SM was reported to be used for information (81%); for expanding professional networks (76%); new resources (59%); learning new skills (47%) and establishing a professional online presence (46%). 30% of non-SM users justified not using SM due to lack of knowledge. CONCLUSIONS: There was a substantial use of SM by rheumatologists and basic scientists for social and professional reasons. The survey highlights a need for providing learning resources and increasing awareness of the use of SM. This could enhance communication, participation and collaborative work, enabling its more widespread use in a professional manner. Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/.
OBJECTIVES: To explore perceptions, barriers and patterns of social media (SM) use among rheumatology fellows and basic scientists. METHODS: An online survey was disseminated via Twitter, Facebook and by email to members of the Emerging European League Against Rheumatism Network. Questions focused on general demographics, frequency and types of SM use, reasons and barriers to SM use. RESULTS: Of 233 respondents (47 countries), 72% were aged 30-39 years, 66% female. 83% were active users of at least one SM platform and 71% were using SM professionally. The majority used SM for communicating with friends/colleagues (79%), news updates (76%), entertainment (69%), clinical (50%) and research (48%) updates. Facebook was the dominant platform used (91%). SM was reported to be used for information (81%); for expanding professional networks (76%); new resources (59%); learning new skills (47%) and establishing a professional online presence (46%). 30% of non-SM users justified not using SM due to lack of knowledge. CONCLUSIONS: There was a substantial use of SM by rheumatologists and basic scientists for social and professional reasons. The survey highlights a need for providing learning resources and increasing awareness of the use of SM. This could enhance communication, participation and collaborative work, enabling its more widespread use in a professional manner. Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/.
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Epidemiology; Health services research; Quality Indicators
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