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Abstract Details

A Survey-Based Study to Assess Twitter Use by Neurologists Professionally
好色先生, Research, and Methodology
P7 - Poster Session 7 (8:00 AM-9:00 AM)
15-004
To survey neurologists who use Twitter professionally on their behavior, practice patterns, and concerns using this medium.
Medical professionals’ use of social media, particularly Twitter, has steadily increased.  To date, there is scarce data about the utilization, opportunities, and needs of neurologists using Twitter.
Students, trainees, and attending neurologists with Twitter accounts were recruited between March and June 2022, completing a survey after providing informed consent. The survey assessed demographics and viewpoints using yes/no and open-ended questions.
 One hundred and eighteen participants completed the survey: 40 attendings (34%), 31 residents (26%), 30 medical students (25%), and 12 fellows (10%). The mean age was 34 years (range 20 to 60). Twitter users had an average of 483 followers (range of 0 to 3,206) and 547 accounts they followed (range of 7 to 4,041). Twitter activity varied as 22 participants tweeted daily (19%), 49 weekly (42%), and 24 monthly (20%). Twitter was felt to be the most optimal social media platform for neurologists (n=91, 77%) and 97 individuals (88%) believed that there should be more widespread utilization of Twitter in neurology. Twitter was used to learn neurology to incorporate into clinical practice (n=84, 71%) and to network with other neurologists (n=104, 88%). Participants felt it was inappropriate to provide medical advice over Twitter (n=101, 86%). One hundred and three participants (87%) agreed that tweets with images and interactive content are more engaging and 100 participants (85%) agreed that Twitter is an effective way to highlight trainee success. One hundred and twelve participants (95%) felt that they could use their Twitter accounts more effectively.
Younger neurologists in particular are using Twitter to learn neurology and network. More resources are needed to help neurologists use their Twitter accounts more effectively.
Authors/Disclosures
Aaron Zelikovich, MD
PRESENTER 		Dr. Zelikovich has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Genentech.
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN (Weill Medical College of Cornell University) Dr. Safdieh has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for AAN. Dr. Safdieh has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C.. Dr. Safdieh has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.
Matthew S. Robbins, MD, FAAN (Weill Cornell Medicine) Dr. Robbins has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Springer. Dr. Robbins has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Robbins has a non-compensated relationship as a Board of Directors member, 好色先生 Program speaker with American Headache Society that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Robbins has a non-compensated relationship as a Board of Directors member, 好色先生 Program speaker with New York State Neurological Society that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Robbins has a non-compensated relationship as a Editorial Board Member with Continuum, 好色先生 that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.