ArticleBMC medical education2024
Evaluating the satisfaction and utility of social networks in medical practice and continuing medical education.
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- Association Between Social Media Use and Patients' Choice of Medical Practitioners Among the General Population in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Nephrology Health Professionals' Perspectives on Their Preferred Modality for Scientific Meetings, Balancing Affordability, Sustainability and Opportunities to Interact With Peers: An International Society of Nephrology Survey.Kidney international reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundDigital health has surged during the Covid health crisis, and the use of social media, already prevalent in medicine, has significantly increased. There are Social Networks groups dedicated to physicians with an educational purpose. These groups also facilitate peer discussions on medical questions and the sharing of training materials.
objectivesThe aim of our study was to assess the value of these new tools and their contribution to medical education.
methodsAn anonymous questionnaire was conducted among members of a Social Networks community group for physicians. The survey received responses from 1451 participants.
resultsThe majority of participants believed they had enriched their medical knowledge and accessed documents they would not have accessed without the group. Subgroup analysis showed that the contribution of this tool is more pronounced for general practitioners and doctors practicing in limited healthcare access.
conclusionIt is essential to develop digital tools that enhance physician training, and social networks represent a valuable educational tool.
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