Dermatology on Snapchat

Patel, Ravi R; Yazd, Nazanin Kuseh Kalani; Dellavalle, Robert P.

doi:10.5070/d3237035731

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“…Whilst studies have identified that medical students and educators use multiple SoMe tools ( El Bialy and Jalali, 2015 , Patel, Yazd and Dellavalle, 2017 ) this is the first to critique the use of Snapchat and Instagram as medical education resources. It is the first to investigate student engagement with multiple SoMe platforms as adjuncts to a traditional medical school curriculum.…”

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The Next Generation: How medical students use new Social Media to support their learning

Guckian¹,

Leighton²,

Frearson³

et al. 2019

MedEdPublish

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Background The rise of social media [SoMe] has changed medical education practice, possibly facilitating learning through conversational interaction, social feedback and relationships. Usage of newer SoMe tools like Instagram and Snapchat has not been scrutinised. This study aimed to understand how medical students may use newer SoMe tools, specifically Twitter, Instagram & Snapchat, in their learning, in the context of a parallel SoMe course. Methods An optional, parallel SoMe course was established at Newcastle University Medical School. 301 fourth-year medical students were invited to engage using Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram. Evaluation adopted a mixed methods approach, gathering SoMe analytics and survey data as well as qualitative, free-text responses from a questionnaire and focus-group discussion. Results Live-tweeting lectures featured 95 facilitator tweets, with five replies by students. 22 Instagram posts received no student responses, and three Snapchat stories were viewed 15,312 times, with 212 screenshots taken. Of questionnaire respondents, 75% [n=66] stated they engaged with content. Framework analysis of free-text responses and focus group discussion identified peer influence, fear of exposure, cognitive load and curiosity as drivers in new SoMe use.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Next Generation: How medical students use new Social Media to support their learning

Guckian¹,

Leighton²,

Frearson³

et al. 2019

MedEdPublish

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“…YouTube 2014 United States Boyers et al [24] Study shows social media is an opportunity for targeted public health interventions for skin cancer. [26] Study shows that social media, in particular Instagram, can be a successful platform to enhance the exposure of peer-reviewed medical information.…”

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Use of Social Media for Patient Education in Dermatology: Narrative Review

Wojtara¹

2023

JMIR Dermatol

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Background Social media has rapidly become one of the main avenues for news and communication among those with access to technology. Nearly 60% or 4.7 billion people worldwide use social media. Different social media networks provide users with a barrage of posts, opinions, and transformations. With this noticeable uptick in physician and patient education usage of social media, exploration of the impacts of social media on patient education in dermatology is crucial. Objective The goal of this narrative review was to evaluate existing peer-reviewed literature examining the use of social media for patient education in dermatology and to establish trends and implications. Additional attention was given to different social media sites, and potential differences in modalities of posts such as short-form videos on TikTok and Instagram Reels, long-form videos on YouTube, and infographics on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Methods PubMed, Access DermatologyDxRx, and Scopus searches of peer-reviewed publications were performed to discover articles with social media and patient education keywords in combination with other health care–relevant or dermatology-relevant keywords. Subsequently, the screening of these studies was performed by the author who has experience with education and research experience in health care, dermatology, social media, and telehealth. Ultimately, the selected articles were summarized through qualitative analysis of key points and presented for further discussion. Results Through this narrative review, the researcher was able to identify several publications focusing on dermatology and social media. Some common subject areas included the use of social media for the promotion of private dermatology practices, residency programs, and research journals. So long as providers, such as dermatologists, take ethical considerations into account, these platforms can provide patients with curated educational content. In addition, several publications emphasized the use of social media as a form of patient education on dermatologic conditions but also as a source of misinformation. Conclusions This narrative review illuminated the use of social media as a form of patient education for dermatology, with its applications addressed across many demographics and situations. As social media platforms continue to update their algorithms, content filters, and posts, social media may become a reputable form of patient education in dermatology. Future studies and innovations should continue to explore innovations in this space, the efficacy of different modalities of posts, and longitudinal differences in patient outcomes and health literacy.

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“…A study that looked at dermatology on Snapchat showed that dermatologists still do not have a strong online presence. The findings showed that none of the patient advocacy groups, professional dermatological organizations, or dermatology-related journals had Snapchat accounts [17]. Another analysis of dermatology on Instagram revealed that the top ten dermatology publications on Facebook and Twitter were particularly absent from Instagram, with the user presence in this niche being dominated by private practices, cosmetics, and some patient advocacy groups.…”

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Influence of Image Editing Practices and Social Media on Seeking Cosmetic Skin Care, Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia

Almohammed¹,

Altaymani²,

Alruwaili³

et al. 2023

Int J Pharm Res Allied Sci

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People who use social media platforms like Instagram frequently edit their photos. However, the relationship between social media use and the desire to see a dermatologist among young adults is unknown. This study aims to determine the prevalence of cosmetic dermatological care among social media users and investigate the various motivation for seeking cosmetic dermatological care. Saudis in the Al-Jouf region were the target population of this survey-based cross-sectional study. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21. The level of significance was p<0.05. The collection of data was done through the academic year 2022/2023. The study included 550 participants with 72% being females. About (44.5%) of the studied participants were in the age category of (18-24) years old. Approximately half of them (49.3%) said they had edited personal photos prior to social media posting. The overall prevalence of cosmetic dermatology care from a dermatologist was (38.7%). Nearly twothirds (66.4%) stated that a dermatologist is considered the best source of dermatology care advice. Nearly half of the Saudi population reported editing their pictures on social media, and one-fifth hid their skin lesions as they wanted to look perfect. Imperfect pictures were a source of anxiety and psychological burden for the participants. The main reasons for seeking cosmetic dermatology care were to appear beautiful without makeup and treat skin damage to seem prettier.

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Dermatology on Snapchat

Cited by 20 publications

References 6 publications

The Next Generation: How medical students use new Social Media to support their learning

The Next Generation: How medical students use new Social Media to support their learning

Use of Social Media for Patient Education in Dermatology: Narrative Review

Influence of Image Editing Practices and Social Media on Seeking Cosmetic Skin Care, Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia

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