Social media in the REI clinic: what do patients want?

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:To elicit patient preferences for social media utilization and content in the infertility clinic. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional survey study conducted in three US fertility practices. Women presenting to the infertility clinic for an initial or return visit were offered an anonymous voluntary social media survey. The survey elicited patient perception of whether social media use in the infertility clinic is beneficial, and preferences regarding topics of interest. RESULTS:A total of 244 surveys were collected during the study period, of which 54.5% were complete. Instagram is a more popular platform than Twitter across all age groups. Use of both platforms varies by age, with patients ≥ 40 less likely to be active users. The majority of respondents felt that social media provi

SUBMITTER: Broughton DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6063835 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature