The Use of Social Media in Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery Education: A Cross-Sectional Survey of German-Speaking Residents and Medical Students.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Social media has become a significant part of daily life, with platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp dominating usage. The COVID-19 pandemic further increased social media activity, including within the orthopedic community due to restrictions on physical gatherings. Despite the benefits of instant access to educational resources and interaction with experts, the lack of regulated editorial oversight on social media raises concerns about misinformation and privacy. This study aimed to evaluate the role of social media in orthopedic and trauma surgery education, focusing on platform use, user behavior, and engagement with educational content.

Methods

A web-based survey was distributed to 912 residents and 728 medical students from the German-speaking Asso

SUBMITTER: Schmidt S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11507132 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature