Objectives
To perform a global survey assessing the role of and the attitudes toward media platforms
amongst training Urologists
Methods
We distributed a 21-item online survey on social medial (SoMe) and other media platforms
to current Urology trainees by email via individual institutions and multiple Urological
associations. The survey acquired data including baseline characteristics, the role
of and attitudes toward SoMe and other media platforms in training and assessed the
prevalence of Social Media Disorder (SMD) based on the validated 9-item SMD Scale.
Stata IC was used for statistical analysis.
Results
Three hundred and seventy-two urology trainees in 6 continents participated in the
survey. Overall, 99.4% used SoMe and 27.3% listened to healthcare-focused podcasts.
Most trainees (85.5%) are using guideline apps for education purposes, with the top
3 most utilized apps being the EAU, AUA, and UpToDate applications. There was mixed
sentiment regarding the impact of SoMe on the patient-physician relationship, wherein
most felt it challenges the doctor's authority (56.7%) but also empowers the patient
(62.7%) and encourages shared-care (57.3%). Unfortunately, 11.3% of urology trainees
met criteria for SMD while 65.4% had not reviewed professional guidelines on appropriate
SoMe use.
Conclusion
Despite practically all urology trainees using SoMe and guideline applications, the
majority of trainees have not reviewed or have been educated on professional guidelines
for SoMe usage. There is a small but significant number of trainees who are at risk
for SMD which may be contributing to higher rates of physician burnout amongst urologists.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: September 17, 2020
Accepted:
September 9,
2020
Received:
May 5,
2020
Footnotes
SL is supported by the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy-Blank Family Foundation.
Disclosure: SL reports reimbursed travel to the Prostate Cancer Foundation Retreat from Sanofi, consulting fees from Lumenis and Bayer, and equity in Gilead. RR reports Acerus Pharmaceuticals – consultant; Aytu Pharmaceuticals – consultant, grant recipient; Boston Scientifice – consultant, grand recipient; Coloplast – consultant, grant recipient; Direx – investigator; Endo Pharmaceuticals – consultant, grant recipient; Nestle Health – consultant.
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