Social media as a primary source of medical knowledge acquisition and dissemination

2016 ◽  
Vol 127 ◽  
pp. A1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chieh-Chen Wu ◽  
Richard Lu ◽  
Hsuan-Chia Yang ◽  
Yu-Chuan (Jack) Li
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Primary Source

scholarly journals Combatting Misinformation During the COVID-19 Pandemic Via Social Media

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-58
Author(s):  
Shehrbano Ali ◽  
Muhammad Murad Murtaza
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The People ◽  
The Social ◽  
Virus Research ◽  
False News ◽  
Poster Presentations

Misinformation or "fake news" has existed in society for quite a while, with healthcare related misinformation being especially problematic, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the false news circulating on the social media, many misconceptions exist about the disease and the pandemic, leading to people reacting in extreme and unrecommended ways that cause more harm than benefit. In order to combat this, the CMH Arts and Design Society took an initiative and formed a facebook page named "Pakistan Corona Virus Research Outlook" that aimed to present well researched facts regarding COVID-19 in the form of video or poster presentations, so that they could be understood easily by the general public. We also drafted an online handbook that addressed the basic concerns regarding the signs and symptoms of the disease, and the basic principles of management, so as to equip the people without medical knowledge with sufficient information for them to be able to manage mild symptoms themselves, without burdening the healthcare system. We also formed a facebook group by the name "Corona Virus (COVID-19) Free Counselling" that aimed to provide a platform to the public to ask their queries regarding COVID-19 which were then addressed by medical professionals. A post-COVID syndrome series was also initiated on these platforms that addressed the post-COVID symptoms individually and provided a follow up plan for each, based on expert guidelines.

Guideline-Enabled Data Driven Clinical Knowledge Model for the Treatment of Oral Cavity Cancer Acquired Through a Refined Knowledge Acquisition Method

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maqbool Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Afzal ◽  
Khalid M. Malik ◽  
Taqdir Ali ◽  
Wajahat Ali Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Formal Verification ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Model ◽  
Validation Process ◽  
Hybrid Knowledge ◽  
Verification Process ◽  
Acquisition Method

Validation and verification are the critical requirements in the knowledge acquisition method for the clinical decision support system (CDSS). After acquiring the medical knowledge from diverse sources, the rigorous validation and formal verification process are required before creating the final knowledge model. Previously, we have proposed a hybrid knowledge acquisition method for acquiring medical knowledge from clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and patient data in the Smart CDSS for treatment of oral cavity cancer. The final knowledge model was created by combining knowledge models obtained from CPGs and patient data after passing through a rigorous validation process. However, detailed analysis shows that due to lack of formal verification process, it involves various inconsistencies in knowledge relevant to the formalism of knowledge, conformance to CPGs, quality of knowledge, and complexities of knowledge acquisition artifacts. Therefore, it is required to enhance a hybrid knowledge acquisition method that thwarts the inconsistencies using formal verification. This paper presents the verification process using the Z formal method and its outcome as an enhanced acquisition method – known as the refined knowledge acquisition (ReKA) method. The ReKA method adopted verification method and explored the mechanism of theorem proving using the Z notation. It enables to identify inconsistencies in the validation process used for hybrid knowledge acquisition. Additionally, it refines the hybrid knowledge acquisition method by discovering the missing steps in the current validation process at the acquisition stage. Consequently, ReKA adds a set of nine additional criteria to be used to have a final valid refined clinical knowledge model. The criteria ensure the validity of final knowledge model concerning formalism of knowledge, conformance to GPGs, quality of the knowledge, usage of stringent conditions and treatment plans, and inconsistencies possibly resulting from the complexities. Evaluation, using four medical knowledge acquisition scenarios, shows that newly added knowledge in CDSS due to the addition of criteria by ReKA method always produces a valid knowledge model. The final knowledge model was also evaluated with 1229 oral cavity patient cases, which outperformed with an accuracy of 72.57\% compared to a similar approach with an accuracy of 69.7\%. Furthermore, ReKA method identified a set of decision paths (about 47.8%) in the existing approach, which results in a final knowledge model with low quality, non-conformed from standard CPGs. In conclusion, ReKA is formally proved method which always yields valid knowledge model having high quality, supporting local practices, and influenced from standard guidelines.

scholarly journals Changing the Rules of the Game: How Do We Measure Success in Social Media?

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (04) ◽  
pp. 259-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aisling Hogan ◽  
Desmond Winter
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Data Sharing ◽  
Professional Life ◽  
Online Media ◽  
Global Level ◽  
The Real ◽  
Rules Of The Game

AbstractOurs will be the generation proud to say we shifted the sands of educational deserts by open access and proliferation, seeding of data sharing, and watering grassroots research in resource-compromised environments. Universal “social” media is defining features of modern professional life that provide powerful modes of knowledge acquisition/sharing to that end. Altmetric and other measurements stratify academic communications according to this alternate, online media presence (not academic penetrance). Are they meaningless, self-absorbed integers, or reliable yardsticks of scientific and educational prowess? Far beyond this trite, patronizing question from the minds of outdated, terrified technophobes, the real impact of “social” media is not narcissistic solipsism. Instant dissemination of contemporary surgical controversies on a truly global level drives improved (or at least reflective) health care for all. While a numerical assignment of value according to views, “likes,” impressions, or “retweets” may seem meaningless to cynical, established academics, the impetus for universal improvement is self-evident. Electronic data and opinion sharing may not balance the inequity between low- and high-income countries, but it keeps it in perspective. The best way to shift desert sands is to blow on them constantly.

scholarly journals POLITISASI ISU PRIBUMI PADA PEMILIHAN GUBERNUR DKI JAKARTA 2017 DI MEDIA SOSIAL

REFORMASI ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-126
Author(s):  
Tri Oka Putra Laksana ◽  
Ridho Al-Hamdi ◽  
Adibah Dhivani Gusmi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Political Agenda ◽  
Gubernatorial Election

Artikel ini mengkaji tentang politisasi isu pribumi yang dilakukan oleh kubu Ahok dan Anies pada Pilgub Jakarta 2017 di media sosial (medsos). Politisasi diukur dengan tiga indikator: isu/ kepentingan, agenda politik, dan partisipasi. Secara metodologis, artikel ini merupakan hasil penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Dalam pengumpulan data, facebook menjadi sumber utama untuk melihat prakter politisasi dari kedua kubu di medsos. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan tiga hal. Pada indikator pertama, kubu Ahok mengangkat isu Pilkada damai, Jakarta milik semua, dan keadilan untuk Ahok. Sementara kubu Anies menonjolkan isu pemimpin Muslim santun dan reklamasi pantai. Pada indikator kedua, kubu Ahok dan kubu Anies melakukan kampanye melalui konten yang menarik. Pada indikator ketiga, partisipasi yang dilakukan masyarakat adalah memberikan respon pada postingan akun medsos berupa like, share, dan komentar. Dari ketiga indikator terserbut, isu/kepentingan merupakan indikator paling dominan yang menyebabkan terjadinya politisasi isu pribumi pada Pilkada Jakarta 2017 di medsos.This paper examines the politicization of indigenous issues both of Ahok and Anies factions in the 2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election on social media. The politicization is measured by a threefold indicator: issues/interests, political agenda, and participation. Methodologically, this paper uses qualitative research by applying case study. For data-gathering, Facebook is the primary source to investigate the politicization of both factions on social media. The finding demonstrates three things. First, Ahok faction offers the peaceful election, Jakarta belongs to all and the justice for Ahok. Meanwhile, Anis faction proposes the issues of Muslim leaders and reclamation. Second, both factions fight to campaign through social media to attract society’s belief. Third, the participation conducted by society is responding to both factions’ social media accounts with their like, share, and comments. Among those three indicators, the issue/interest is the dominant indicator causing the politicization of indigenous issues in the 2017 Jakarta Gubernatorial election on social media. 

scholarly journals Exploring the Impact of Enterprise Social Media Affordances on Work Performance and Knowledge Transfer

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravoniarivelo Ravaka Andrianina ◽  
Richmond Afotey Nii Okle
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Transfer Process ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Enterprise Social Media ◽  
Collective Work ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Knowledge is the result of collective work. As an important component of human capital and intangible assets of the company, when properly processed, knowledge transfer can foster work performance. For a decade, enterprise social media affordances have been studied based on surveys of different platforms users, not allowing to submit the users to the same conditions, therefore, ignoring the effects of platform design on enterprise social media. To address this gap, this empirical research studies the effect of enterprise social media affordances on employee performance from the perspective of knowledge transfer, using a single platform. The analysis of survey data collected from 317 Malagasy employees using the company’s own intranet has shown that association, visibility, persistence and editability affordances of ESM foster knowledge acquisition and knowledge provision, which in turn promote employee performance. Findings show that the relationship between ESM affordances and work performance are essentially mediated by knowledge provision. This study provides the key variables for a sustainable performance of the co-creation of value in the knowledge transfer process of the technological innovation process, and the levers for action on these variables. These variables are identified from the intersection of the technological (ESM affordances), social (knowledge provision and knowledge acquisition) and organizational (task performance and contextual performance) dimensions of the knowledge transfer process.

scholarly journals Social Media Responses to Online Suicide-Related News Articles

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Tiana Edwards ◽  
Michelle Torok ◽  
Lauren McGillivray ◽  
Trent Ford ◽  
Katherine Mok ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Reporting Guidelines ◽  
Online Media ◽  
Media Reporting ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Contagion Effects ◽  
Digital News ◽  
Media Responses

Abstract. Background: Responsible media reporting of suicide is important to prevent contagion effects. Online media reporting is increasingly becoming the primary source of news information for many people. Aims: This study aimed to assess compliance with responsible media reporting guidelines, and whether social media responses were associated with compliance. Method: A random sample of Australian digital news articles over a 9-month period were coded for compliance to Mindframe suicide reporting guidelines. Social media responses (number of shares and number of comments) were collected via Facebook. Results: From the sample of 275 articles, articles were compliant with a median of seven of the nine recommendations. Articles compliant with more than seven recommendations were shared more frequently (median: 93 vs. 38 shares, p = .017) but no difference was observed in the number of comments (median: 0 vs. 0, p = .340). Limitations: Other factors associated with individual events and articles are also likely to contribute to the response on social media. Although no difference in the number of comments was observed, the nature of these comments may differ. Conclusion: Improved understanding of how to maximize dissemination of positive messages may help minimize contagion effects.

scholarly journals Hashing out current social media use in eosinophilic esophagitis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shivani U Thanawala ◽  
Claire A Beveridge ◽  
Amanda B Muir ◽  
Mary Jo Strobel ◽  
Amity Westcott-Chavez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Eosinophilic Esophagitis ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Eosinophilic Disorders

Summary Background Patients affected by chronic illnesses have increasingly turned to social media to gather disease-related information and connect with other patients. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic disease with rapidly evolving management options. The aims of this study are to describe the current use of social media in EoE patients and caregivers, evaluate whether use of social media to learn about EoE is associated with higher medical knowledge of this disease, and evaluate social media factors that could result in improved patient and caregiver disease understanding. Methods We surveyed individuals 18 years or older in July 2020 who identified as either having EoE, or as being a caregiver for someone with EoE, through an invitation link sent to email subscribers of the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders. Results Of the 212 survey responders, 82.5% used social media to learn about EoE. Caregivers were more likely to use social media than patients (OR 2.30, 95% CI 1.11–4.76). Social media use was not associated with higher knowledge of EoE. Distrust of posted content was the largest barrier to use and 87.7% of responders believed that physician contribution to posts would enhance the quality of information. Conclusions In one of the first known studies to evaluate use of social media in the context of EoE, we found that a majority of patient and caregiver respondents use social media to learn about EoE. This highlights the potential opportunity to leverage social media to provide current and accurate EoE educational content for patients and caregivers.

Knowledge-Acquisition Tools for Medical Knowledge-Based Systems

1995 ◽  
Vol 34 (01/02) ◽  
pp. 25-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Lanzola ◽  
S. Quaglini ◽  
M. Stefanelli
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Based Systems ◽  
Medical Problems ◽  
Computational Framework ◽  
Domain Experts ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Strategic Issue ◽  
Epistemological Model ◽  
Medical Task

Abstract:Knowledge-based systems (KBS) have been proposed to solve a large variety of medical problems. A strategic issue for KBS development and maintenance are the efforts required for both knowledge engineers and domain experts. The proposed solution is building efficient knowledge acquisition (KA) tools. This paper presents a set of KA tools we are developing within a European Project called GAMES II. They have been designed after the formulation of an epistemological model of medical reasoning. The main goal is that of developing a computational framework which allows knowledge engineers and domain experts to interact cooperatively in developing a medical KBS. To this aim, a set of reusable software components is highly recommended. Their design was facilitated by the development of a methodology for KBS construction. It views this process as comprising two activities: the tailoring of the epistemological model to the specific medical task to be executed and the subsequent translation of this model into a computational architecture so that the connections between computational structures and their knowledge level counterparts are maintained. The KA tools we developed are illustrated taking examples from the behavior of a KBS we are building for the management of children with acute myeloid leukemia.

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