Medscape July 9, 2024
Benedetta Pagni

More than 90% of internet users are active on social media, which had 4.76 billion users worldwide in January 2023. The digital revolution has reshaped the news landscape and changed how users interact with information. Social media has fostered an active relationship with the media, including the ability to interact directly with the content presented. It also has augmented media’s ability to reach a large audience with tight deadlines.

These developments suggest that social media can be a useful tool in everyday medical practice for professionals and patients. But social media also can spread misinformation, as happened during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This characteristic is the focus of the latest research by Fabiana Zollo, a computer science professor at Ca’ Foscari...

Today's Sponsors

Venturous
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

Venturous

 
Topics: Social Media, Technology
Infographic: 3 Social Media Tips for CNOs
Connecting with the Workforce Differently: How CNOs Can Get Involved with the Digital Town Square
Social media’s impact on the nursing workforce and student enrollment
Influencing Nursing: A Look Behind the Camera at SSM Health’s Social Media Strategy
If People Can Use TikTok, Why Can’t They Use Healthcare?

Share Article