Advancing trauma care through social media

Hannah Luu, Jane Keating, Lenwoth Jacobs, Jonathan Gates, Daniel Ricaurte
2021 Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open  
Social media has become an integral part of everyday life. Because of this, medical representation has become increasingly popular across social media. Medical professionals have begun to recognize the value of social media in areas such as research promotion, mentorship program expansion and collaboration with peers. To date, these online medical communities are being underused in the field of trauma. Trauma centers may benefit by creating a more prominent online presence to allow for the
more » ... mination of critical research, expansion of injury prevention programs and participation in national annual meetings. When used properly, social media can serve as a platform for the advancement of trauma care in a cost-effective manner.
doi:10.1136/tsaco-2021-000798 pmid:34395920 pmcid:PMC8296755 fatcat:bta3i4biefgbhkq6eam6ydbm4e