Social media and urology: The good, the bad and the ugly.

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      Publisher: Sage Publications Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0417372 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1724-6075 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 03915603 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Urologia Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2018- : Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage Publications
      Original Publication: Treviso : Libreria Editrice Canova
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    • Abstract:
      Social media (SoMe) is now a core part of modern-day life with increased use among both patients and urologists. The interplay of SoMe between these two parties is complex. From a patient perspective, SoMe platforms can serve as educational tools as well as communication portals to support networks and patient communities. However, studies report the educational value of content online is often poor and may contain misinformation. For urologists, SoMe can lead to research collaborations, networking and educational content but areas of concern include the potential negative impact SoMe can have on mental health and sharing of patient images without appropriate consent. This review serves to provide an overview of the interaction between SoMe and urology practice and provide practical guidance to navigating it.
      Competing Interests: Declaration of conflicting interestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
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    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Social media; education; misinformation; support; urology
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20240830 Date Completed: 20241016 Latest Revision: 20241018
    • Publication Date:
      20241018
    • Accession Number:
      PMC11481405
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/03915603241273885
    • Accession Number:
      39212156