Use of Social Media for Professional Development by Health Care Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Web-Based Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social media can be used in health care settings to enhance professional networking and education; patient communication, care, and education; public health programs; organizational promotion; and research.

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore the use of social media networks for the purpose of professional development among health care professionals in Saudi Arabia using a purpose-designed Web-based survey.

Methods

A cross-sectional web-based survey was undertaken. A link to the survey was posted on the investigator's personal social media accounts including Twitter, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp.

Results

A total of 231 health care professionals, who are generally social media users, participated in the study. Of these professionals, 70.6% (163/2

SUBMITTER: Alsobayel H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5053809 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature