Department of Urology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Urologia. 2024 Nov;91(4):659-664. doi: 10.1177/03915603241273885. Epub 2024 Aug 30.
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.
社交媒体（SoMe）现在是现代生活的核心组成部分，患者和泌尿科医生的使用量都在增加。这两方之间的社交媒体相互作用非常复杂。从患者的角度来看，社交媒体平台可以作为教育工具以及沟通门户，以支持网络和患者社区。然而，研究报告称，在线内容的教育价值通常较低，并且可能包含错误信息。对于泌尿科医生来说，社交媒体可以带来研究合作、网络和教育内容，但令人关注的领域包括社交媒体可能对心理健康产生的潜在负面影响以及未经适当同意共享患者图像的问题。本综述旨在概述社交媒体与泌尿科实践之间的相互作用，并提供指导以帮助进行管理。
