ArticleWorld journal of orthopedics2017
Internet and social media usage of orthopaedic patients: A questionnaire-based survey.
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7 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
aimTo evaluate social media usage of orthopaedic patients to search for solutions to their health problems.
methodsThe study data were collected using face-to-face questionnaire with randomly selected 1890 patients aged over 18 years who had been admitted to the orthopaedic clinics in different cities and provinces across Turkey. The questionnaire consists of a total of 16 questions pertaining to internet and social media usage and demographics of patients, patients' choice of institution for treatment, patient complaints on admission, online hospital and physician ratings, communication between the patient and the physician and its effects.
resultsIt was found that 34.2% (
conclusionWe concluded that patients have been increasingly using the internet and social media to select a specific physician or to seek solution to their health problems in an effective way. Even though the internet and social media offer beneficial effects for physicians or patients, there is still much obscurity regarding their harms and further studies are warranted for necessary arrangements to be made.
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