OphthoPods: An Analysis of the Educational Content and Changes of Ophthalmology Podcasts.

ABSTRACT: Objective  Podcasts are a novel modality for digitally disseminating ophthalmic knowledge, yet minimal information exists on their offerings. This study sought to describe the growth of ophthalmology podcasts, characterize their features, and analyze clinically pertinent content trends. Materials and Methods  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Google Search were queried for English- language shows relating primarily to ophthalmology. Ninety-six podcasts and 3,594 episodes were analyzed. Results  Of the 48 currently active shows, most cover general ophthalmology topics ( n  = 25, 52.1%) and are run by multiple hosts ( n  = 29, 60.4%) in both academics and private practice. The majority of podcasts released episodes monthly ( n  = 21, 21.9

SUBMITTER: Greene II 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10712415 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature