Sagar S Patel1, Navneet S Majhail2. 1. Blood & Marrow Transplant Program, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, CA-60, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA. 2. Blood & Marrow Transplant Program, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, CA-60, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA. majhain@ccf.org.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Social media has revolutionized the access and exchange of information in healthcare. The microblogging platform Twitter has been used by blood and marrow transplant physicians over the last several years with increasing enthusiasm. We review the adoption of Twitter in the transplant community and its implications on clinical care, education, and research. RECENT FINDINGS: Twitter allows instantaneous access to the latest research publications, developments at national and international meetings, networking with colleagues, participation in advocacy, and promoting available clinical trials. Additionally, Twitter serves as a gateway for resources dedicated to education and support for patients undergoing transplantation. We demonstrate the utilization and various applications in using Twitter among hematopoietic cell transplant healthcare professionals, patients, and other affiliated stakeholders. Professionalism concerns with clinician use of such social media platforms, however, also exist. Overall, Twitter has enhanced and increased the opportunities for engagement in the transplant community.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Social media has revolutionized the access and exchange of information in healthcare. The microblogging platform Twitter has been used by blood and marrow transplant physicians over the last several years with increasing enthusiasm. We review the adoption of Twitter in the transplant community and its implications on clinical care, education, and research. RECENT FINDINGS: Twitter allows instantaneous access to the latest research publications, developments at national and international meetings, networking with colleagues, participation in advocacy, and promoting available clinical trials. Additionally, Twitter serves as a gateway for resources dedicated to education and support for patients undergoing transplantation. We demonstrate the utilization and various applications in using Twitter among hematopoietic cell transplant healthcare professionals, patients, and other affiliated stakeholders. Professionalism concerns with clinician use of such social media platforms, however, also exist. Overall, Twitter has enhanced and increased the opportunities for engagement in the transplant community.
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Hematopoietic cell transplantation; Social media; Twitter
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