Medical Media in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Strategies for Effective Use by Consumers, Contributors, and Creators.

Purpose of the review: This review article explores the role of medical media in gastroenterology and hepatology, highlighting its benefits for enhancing clinical practice, education, and patient engagement. It also provides practical guidance for gastroenterologists and hepatologists on effectively implementing these tools in their daily practice.

Recent findings: Recent findings highlight that medical media significantly boosts citation rates and dissemination of research, enhances promotional efforts, and fosters greater engagement from patients and trainees. These advances underscore the growing role of medical media in amplifying academic impact and improving educational outreach in gastroenterology and hepatology. Integrating medical media into pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology offers numerous benefits, from enhanced education and professional development to improved patient engagement. By understanding the roles of contributor, creator, and consumer and leveraging the right platforms and content types, pediatric gastroenterologists and hepatologists can effectively utilize medical media to advance their field and provide better care.