Article
Education & Educational Research
Alison Willis, Peter Grainger, Catherine Thiele, Susan Simon, Stephanie Menzies, Rachael Dwyer
Summary: The authors investigated both the benefits and drawbacks of using social media for schoolteachers. Benefits included increased teacher agency, improved teacher wellbeing, and effective communication and marketing opportunities for schools. However, there were also pitfalls such as challenges to teacher esteem and threats to professional authenticity. The study employed hermeneutic phenomenology to explore teachers' lived experiences on social media and generated theories regarding how teachers create meaning in such contexts. A key finding was that teachers seek a professional community beyond their employment system, actively using social media platforms to support and help each other, thus shaping social media for social good.
TECHNOLOGY PEDAGOGY AND EDUCATION
(2023)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Mustafa Sultan, Elen M. Brown, Rhys H. Thomas
Summary: Effective communication is the bedrock of clinical medicine, and the use of social media has become an important avenue for doctors to connect with patients and peers. Physicians should develop a social media strategy tailored to their needs in order to manage their online presence and avoid risks and harms in communication.
EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Wenjiang Ping
Summary: These days, many educators are using social media in English as a foreign language (EFL) teaching, inspired by technology advancement. However, some educators are unwilling to use social media due to lack of training. Therefore, applying professional development (PD) in this field is necessary to improve their teaching and propose new approaches. Lower commitment levels and lack of professional identity (PI) were found to hinder EFL educators from using social media in teaching. Thus, incorporating social media into PD programs can enhance educators' commitment and identity.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Shaista Salman Guraya, Salman Yousuf Guraya, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff
Summary: Healthcare professionals are increasingly using social media, but with a rise in unprofessional behaviors; social media has a negative impact on digital professionalism, blurring the values, behaviors, and identity of medical professionals in the digital era; there is a lack of guidelines for teaching and assessing digital professionalism.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ann Dadich, Rebecca Wells, Sharon J. Williams, Nazim Taskin, Mustafa Coskun, Corinne Grenier, Frederic Ponsignon, Shane Scahill, Stephanie Best
Summary: This study aims to identify the cues disseminated by professional associations representing five healthcare professions across five nations through their Twitter communication. The findings indicate that these associations do not use Twitter to emphasize the importance of interprofessional care. Instead, they mainly focus on promoting their respective professions' interests. There is an opportunity for professional associations to highlight how their profession complements others and promote interprofessional care for the benefit of patients and carers.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Communication
Stefanie Duguay
Summary: This commentary explores the potential of TikTok for queer movements and worldmaking. It examines how TikTok's features and algorithmic functionalities impact the expression of LGBTQ+ identities and the formation of queer publics. It suggests utilizing queer methodologies to analyze the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals on TikTok and how they appropriate the platform. By considering queer identities, publics, and methods on TikTok, it becomes possible to understand the app's role in advancing queer movements and futures.
SOCIAL MEDIA + SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Muna Alharbi, Lisa Kuhn, Julia Morphet
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationship between social media usage by undergraduate nursing students and the development of their professional identity. The results showed that participants who used social media for educational or professional purposes scored higher on the professional identity scale, and there was a positive correlation between participants who engaged with social media by following nurses, sharing nursing experiences, and educating about the nursing profession.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2022)
Article
Communication
Laura A. Pasquini, Paul William Eaton
Summary: Social media platforms and digital networks have enabled professionals to communicate, disseminate information, and co-create knowledge, leading to an increased awareness of the occupational impact of being online. Through semi-structured interviews with higher educational professionals, we identified multiple factors influencing their online behaviors, such as digital identity management, network practices, and informal learning opportunities. Participants navigate digital identity and contribute to networked practices in professional online communities, with factors like network affiliations and informal learning opportunities impacting the use of social media over time.
NEW MEDIA & SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Qutaibah Oudat, Tamilyn Bakas
Summary: This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of social media platforms in recruiting participants. The advantages include targeted and rapid recruitment, engagement, and cost reduction; the disadvantages include representativeness, privacy concerns, limited control, and limited access.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Jahna Otterbacher, Yannis Manolopoulos
Summary: This article summarizes the issues of how machines should treat people and the development of ethical machines. Ethical issues surrounding AI and data analytics have gained significant attention, and the article reflects on the evolution of ethics research, highlighting progress made while noting potential challenges and pitfalls.
IEEE INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Xiaoxue Li, Aimin Guo, Haiou Zou
Summary: This study found that nurse-related information on social media has the potential to impact the professional identity of undergraduate nursing students. Factors such as school year, nursing as the first choice, online time, frequency of reading official nursing accounts on WeChat, and evaluation of online nurse-related information could affect the development of professional identity.
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Communication
Yini Zhang, Zhiying Yue, Xiyu Yang, Fan Chen, Nojin Kwak
Summary: This study examines how peripheral groups gain influence on social media and adapt their behaviors over time. The research finds that by performing group identities, these groups stimulate reactions from social media audiences and news media amplification, which further motivate their future performance.
NEW MEDIA & SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sramana Majumdar, Maanya Tewatia, Devika Jamkhedkar, Khushi Bhatia
Summary: This study examines how intergender communication on social media is influenced by social identity norms, highlighting the use of specific discursive strategies for gender performance and the modulation of identity within contested spaces.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Lilly Kauffman, Edmund M. Weisberg, John Eng, Elliot K. Fishman
Summary: Radiology education on YouTube is gaining popularity, with channels like CTisus attracting a large number of viewers. Viewers are most interested in longer videos with high interactivity, and the audience tends to be globalized.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Steve Rathje, Jay J. Van Bavel, Sander van der Linden
Summary: The study revealed that content about political out-groups on social media platforms is more likely to be shared and retweeted by users than content about in-groups. Language about out-groups emerged as the strongest predictor of social media engagement, suggesting that it may exacerbate polarization.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Liam G. Glynn, Andrew O. Regan, Monica Casey, Peter Hayes, Michael O'Callaghan, Patrick O'Dwyer, Aidan Culhane, John Cuddihy, Billy O. Connell, Gary Stack, Gerry O'Flynn, Patrick O'Donnell, Raymond O'Connor, Helena McKeague, Deirdre Mc Grath
Summary: The study aimed to explore the career destinations of medical school graduates with an 18-week longitudinal integrated clerkship in general practice. Findings revealed that 43% of alumni were engaged in general practice 6 to 8 years after graduation.
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jane O'Doherty, Sarah Hyde, Raymond O'Connor, Megan E. L. Brown, Peter Hayes, Vikram Niranjan, Aidan Culhane, Pat O'Dwyer, Patrick O'Donnell, Liam Glynn, Andrew O'Regan
Summary: Longitudinal integrated clerkships (LICs) facilitate the development of meaningful relationships between students, clinical teachers, and patients, which are crucial for successful learning. The relationships are supported by interactions with other supervisors, the medical school, the practice team, and peers.
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Marica Cassarino, Katie Robinson, Dominic Trepel, Ide O'Shaughnessy, Eimear Smalle, Stephen White, Collette Devlin, Rosie Quinn, Fiona Boland, Marie E. Ward, Rosa McNamara, Fiona Steed, Margaret O'Connor, Andrew O'Regan, Gerard McCarthy, Damien Ryan, Rose Galvin
Summary: Implementing early assessment and intervention by a dedicated team of health and social care professionals in the emergency department significantly reduces ED length of stay and hospital admission rates among older adults, while also improving patient satisfaction and functional status. These findings support the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary model of care for key emergency department outcomes.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew O'Regan, Jane O'Doherty, Ray O'Connor, Walter Cullen, Vikram Niranjan, Liam Glynn, Ailish Hannigan
Summary: This retrospective study analyzed the impact of age, number of chronic illnesses, and medications on healthcare utilization metrics in general practice. The study found that increasing age, number of chronic illnesses, and medications were associated with increased attendance rates, but did not significantly impact the attendance to referral ratio. This highlights the need for person-centered care in general practice for an aging population with multimorbidity and polypharmacy.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Andrew O'Regan, Jane O'Doherty, James Green, Sarah Hyde
Summary: This study explores the impact of LICs on general practitioner (GP) tutors in terms of their practices, patients, and the wider community. The findings suggest that LICs have the potential to develop more patient-centred doctors and promote a community of learning and mentorship.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andrew O'Regan, Ailish Hannigan, Liam Glynn, Enrique Garcia Bengoechea, Alan Donnelly, Grainne Hayes, Andrew W. Murphy, Amanda M. Clifford, Stephen Gallagher, Catherine B. Woods
Summary: This study examined physical activity behaviors in adults and found four distinct profiles. The inactive-sedentary group had the highest prevalence of chronic illnesses, particularly mental illness and chronic lung disease, as well as multi-morbidity and healthcare utilisation. Less active clusters had higher rates of practice nurse visits, outpatient attendances, and hospital admissions.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Megan E. L. Brown, Catherine Ard, Jennifer Adams, Andrew O'Regan, Gabrielle M. Finn
Summary: This study is a longitudinal qualitative study conducted from 2019 to 2020, involving 33 students from 4 medical schools in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United States. The authors explored the construction of participating students' professional identity during LICs. Data collection involved three stages: individual, semi-structured interviews at entry (n = 33) and exit of the LIC (n = 29), and audio diaries throughout. The data were analyzed inductively using a reflexive thematic approach.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Aubree Worobetz, Andrew O' Regan, Monica Casey, Peter Hayes, Mike O' Callaghan, Jane C. Walsh, Enrique Garcia Bengoechea, Catherine Woods, Deirdre McGrath, Liam G. Glynn
Summary: This study compares the experiences of students participating in the 'MED-WELL' program online and in-person, and summarizes the interactions and effects on participants with different entities of the program. The findings from this study can be used to improve similar experiential and educational exercise interventions, and plan for potential restrictions on in-person education.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Peter Hayes, Alexandra Ferrara, Aoife Keating, Kathryn McKnight, Andrew O'Regan
Summary: Hypertension and physical inactivity are major contributors to premature mortality, and their prevalence remains high. Scientific studies have shown that physical activity plays a positive role in hypertension management by lowering blood pressure and improving ambulatory blood pressure. It also acts as a preventative and adjunctive treatment, particularly for patients with treatment-resistant hypertension.
REVIEWS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
T. Delungahawatta, S. S. Dunne, S. Hyde, L. Halpenny, D. McGrath, A. O'Regan, C. P. Dunne
Summary: E-learning has been widely used in undergraduate clinical medical education, showing great potential. Multimedia platforms and case-based approaches are the most common forms of e-learning, characterized by interactivity, asynchronicity, and accessibility from home. Successful students and preceptors need to have competence in use of technology, high motivation, and an open attitude.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vikram Niranjan, Giampiero Tarantino, Jaspal Kumar, Diarmuid Stokes, Ray O'Connor, Andrew O'Regan
Summary: Dance interventions have positive effects on the health of patients with noninfectious pulmonary diseases, improving physical, mental, and social well-being. It is well-received, with high levels of enjoyment, and has a positive impact on aspects like quality of life.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vikram Niranjan, Giampiero Tarantino, Jaspal Kumar, Nicola Cassidy, Liam Galvin, Gemma O'Dowd, Tracey Barnes, Finola O'Neill, Matthew Cullen, Ray O'Connor, Andrew O'Regan
Summary: This study suggests that virtual dance intervention can improve the quality of life and mental health of patients with pulmonary fibrosis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Liam Glynn, Andrew W. Murphy, Robert Scully, Roger Strasser, Diarmuid Quinlan, Jerry Cowley, Peter Hayes, Patrick O'Donnell, Andrew O'Regan, Shagun Tuli, Marcela Araujo de Oliveira Santana, Victoria Sparrow-Downes, Ferdinando Petrazzuoli, Shelley Nowlan, Claire Collins, Frank Fogarty, Anne MacFarlane, John Wynn-Jones, Alan Bruce Chater
Summary: The 19th World Rural Health Conference, held in rural Ireland and University of Limerick, brought together over 650 participants from 40 countries and engaged an additional 1600 online. The conference aimed to empower rural communities to improve their own health and the health of those around them, while also considering the role of national health systems and stakeholders in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The Limerick Declaration on Rural Healthcare provides recommendations for delivering high quality health care in rural areas, with a focus on the Irish healthcare system.
RURAL AND REMOTE HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Primary Health Care
Richard McNamara, Kimberly Davy, Vikram Niranjan, Andrew O'Regan
Summary: This study investigated the recruitment and reporting of participant demographics in physical activity trials for adults aged 45 years and above. The results showed deficits in both demographics reporting and recruitment. Future research should aim for a standardized approach to reporting.
Review
Sport Sciences
Andrew O'Regan, Michael Pollock, Saskia D'Sa, Vikram Niranjan
Summary: This narrative review explored the contemporary experiences of general practitioners and patients with exercise prescribing, identifying barriers and proposing key strategies to overcome them through an ABC approach: Assessment, Brief intervention, and Continued support. Multiple supports were identified to facilitate exercise prescribing and adherence, providing a guide and support for general practitioners.
BMJ OPEN SPORT & EXERCISE MEDICINE
(2021)
