Social Media and Apps in Urology

Abstract

Purpose of Review In this study, we aimed to review the common social media (SoMe) apps used and how they have impacted the practice and exchange of information, as well as the challenges of using SoMe in urology. Recent Findings SoMe has become increasingly popular in the urology community. Lay users often turn to SoMe to learn about urological health and share their own experiences, while medical professionals may use it for career development, networking, education, and research purposes. Summary It is important to recognize the power of SoMe and to use it responsibly and ethically, particularly given the potential risks of encountering low-quality or misleading information.

Comparison of ChatGPT and Traditional Patient Education Materials for Men’s Health

“…It is unclear whether AI carries downsides similar to social media, where men's health research has shown misinformation and poor quality. 2,7,8 ChatGPT can perform diverse physician-oriented tasks, including writing notes, improving empathy in written communications, 1,9 completing certification exams, 10 and simplifying scientific literature. 11 However, there is limited understanding of AI use by patients, who have recently begun turning to new platforms for their health information.…”

“…It is unclear whether AI carries downsides similar to social media, where men’s health research has shown misinformation and poor quality. 2,7,8…”

Transitioning from “Dr. Google” to “Dr. ChatGPT”: the advent of artificial intelligence chatbots

“…More recently, the advent of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic further increased the digital literacy of both patients and physicians, resulting in an even wider adoption of digital consultations ( 3 , 4 ). Parallelly, new social media platforms such as Instagram or Tik Tok emerged, where significant public attention and interaction are experienced, notwithstanding the partially poor quality and low reliability of the content ( 5 , 6 ).…”