Patrick Juliebø-Jones, Vineet Gauhar, Etienne Xavier Keller, Vincent De Coninck, Ali Talyshinskii, Alba Sierra, Eugenio Ventimiglia, Lazaros Tzelves, Mariela Corrales, Esteban Emiliani, Christian Beisland, Bhaskar K Somani
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Abstract
Social media (SoMe) is now a core part of modern-day life with increased use among both patients and urologists. The interplay of SoMe between these two parties is complex. From a patient perspective, SoMe platforms can serve as educational tools as well as communication portals to support networks and patient communities. However, studies report the educational value of content online is often poor and may contain misinformation. For urologists, SoMe can lead to research collaborations, networking and educational content but areas of concern include the potential negative impact SoMe can have on mental health and sharing of patient images without appropriate consent. This review serves to provide an overview of the interaction between SoMe and urology practice and provide practical guidance to navigating it.
社交媒体 (SoMe) 如今已成为现代生活的核心部分,患者和泌尿科医生都越来越多地使用社交媒体。SoMe 在双方之间的相互作用十分复杂。从患者的角度来看,SoMe 平台既可以作为教育工具,也可以作为支持网络和患者社区的交流门户。然而,研究报告显示,在线内容的教育价值往往很低,而且可能包含错误信息。对于泌尿科医生来说,SoMe 可以带来研究合作、网络和教育内容,但令人担忧的方面包括 SoMe 对心理健康的潜在负面影响以及未经适当同意共享患者图像。本综述旨在概述 SoMe 与泌尿外科实践之间的互动关系,并为如何驾驭 SoMe 提供实用指导。