Using Social Media to Promote Wellness in Orthopedic Surgery Residencies
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Posner Kevin M, Bakus Cassandra, Pham Liem, O'Malley Geoffrey R, Chester Grace, Lee Sophie S, Implicito Dante A, Berberian Wayne S
Primary Institution: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Hypothesis
How do orthopedic surgery residency programs in the United States utilize social media to promote wellness among their trainees?
Conclusion
Social media has significant potential to promote wellness among residents, but its use for this purpose is still underdeveloped, especially in smaller and lower-ranked programs.
Supporting Evidence
- 55.8% of programs had a dedicated Instagram account.
- Instagram posts about work-life balance were the most common.
- Programs ranked in the top 100 had significantly more posts and followers.
- Social media can help reduce feelings of isolation among residents.
- Only 110 out of 197 programs had a residency-specific Instagram account.
Takeaway
This study looked at how orthopedic surgery programs use social media to show they care about the well-being of their residents. They found that many programs share posts about wellness, especially on Instagram.
Methodology
The study analyzed social media accounts of US orthopedic surgery residency programs, categorizing posts related to wellness and comparing engagement metrics.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in categorizing posts and the reliance on social media as a sole indicator of wellness initiatives.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design may not capture the full extent of wellness activities, and it only included US programs, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Orthopedic surgery residency programs in the United States.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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