Social Media Use Among Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeons in Germany: Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social media (SM) has gained importance in the health care sector as a means of communication and a source of information for physicians and patients. However, the scope of professional SM use by orthopedic and trauma surgeons remains largely unknown.

Objective

This study presents an overview of professional SM use among orthopedic and trauma surgeons in Germany in terms of the platforms used, frequency of use, and SM content management.

Methods

We developed a web-based questionnaire with 33 variables and 2 separate sections based on a review of current literature. This study analyzed the first section of the questionnaire and included questions on demographics, type of SM used, frequency of use, and SM content management. Statistical analysis was performed

SUBMITTER: Youssef Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10559187 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature