Clicks for credit: an analysis of healthcare professionals' social media use and potential for continuing professional development activities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have examined social media habits and utilization patterns among various groups of healthcare professionals. However, very few studies have evaluated the use of social media to support continuing professional development activities. The goal of the 2023 Clinical Education Alliance social media survey was to explore how HCPs interact professionally with social media, describe utilization trends, and identify barriers to using social media to disseminate CPD content.

Methods

We conducted an online anonymous, voluntary survey of healthcare professionals contained in the Clinical Education Alliance learner database from January to March 2023. The survey was distributed via email and all learners were invited to participate regardless of profession or

SUBMITTER: Van Ravenswaay L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10877644 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature