The increasing role of electronic media in headache
Abstract Most individuals with access to the internet use social media platforms. These platforms represent an excellent opportunity to disseminate knowledge about management and treatment to the benefit of patients. The International Headache Society, The European Headache Federation, and The Ameri...
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| author | Thien Phu Do Anna P. Andreou Arao Belitardo de Oliveira Robert E. Shapiro Christian Lampl Faisal Mohammad Amin |
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| description | Abstract Most individuals with access to the internet use social media platforms. These platforms represent an excellent opportunity to disseminate knowledge about management and treatment to the benefit of patients. The International Headache Society, The European Headache Federation, and The American Headache Society have electronic media committees to promote and highlight the organizations’ expertise and disseminate research findings. A growing mistrust in science has made dealing with infodemics (i.e., sudden access to excessive unvetted information) an increasing part of clinical management. An increasing role of these committees will be to address this challenge. As an example, recent studies have demonstrated that the most popular online content on migraine management is not evidence-based and is disseminated by for-profit organizations. As healthcare professionals and members of professional headache organizations, we are obliged to prioritize knowledge dissemination. A progressive social media strategy is associated not only with increased online visibility and outreach, but also with a higher scientific interest. To identify gaps and barriers, future research should assess the range of available information on headache disorders in electronic media, characterize direct and indirect consequences on clinical management, and recognize best practice and strategies to improve our communication on internet-based communication platforms. In turn, these efforts will reduce the burden of headache disorders by facilitating improved education of both patients and providers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0420963cab714516ab146a7b2470a9b02023-05-21T11:19:28ZengBMCBMC Neurology1471-23772023-05-012311510.1186/s12883-023-03196-5The increasing role of electronic media in headacheThien Phu Do0Anna P. Andreou1Arao Belitardo de Oliveira2Robert E. Shapiro3Christian Lampl4Faisal Mohammad Amin5Department of Neurology, Danish Headache Center, Copenhagen University Hospital - RigshospitaletHeadache Centre, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation TrustCenter for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, Universidade de São Paulo – USPDepartment of Neurological Sciences, Larner College of Medicine, University of VermontDepartment of Neurology, Headache Medical Center, Koventhopsital Barmherzige Brüder LinzDepartment of Neurology, Danish Headache Center, Copenhagen University Hospital - RigshospitaletAbstract Most individuals with access to the internet use social media platforms. These platforms represent an excellent opportunity to disseminate knowledge about management and treatment to the benefit of patients. The International Headache Society, The European Headache Federation, and The American Headache Society have electronic media committees to promote and highlight the organizations’ expertise and disseminate research findings. A growing mistrust in science has made dealing with infodemics (i.e., sudden access to excessive unvetted information) an increasing part of clinical management. An increasing role of these committees will be to address this challenge. As an example, recent studies have demonstrated that the most popular online content on migraine management is not evidence-based and is disseminated by for-profit organizations. As healthcare professionals and members of professional headache organizations, we are obliged to prioritize knowledge dissemination. A progressive social media strategy is associated not only with increased online visibility and outreach, but also with a higher scientific interest. To identify gaps and barriers, future research should assess the range of available information on headache disorders in electronic media, characterize direct and indirect consequences on clinical management, and recognize best practice and strategies to improve our communication on internet-based communication platforms. In turn, these efforts will reduce the burden of headache disorders by facilitating improved education of both patients and providers.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-023-03196-5Social mediaTwitterGoogleFacebookYouTubeStigma |
| spellingShingle | Thien Phu Do Anna P. Andreou Arao Belitardo de Oliveira Robert E. Shapiro Christian Lampl Faisal Mohammad Amin The increasing role of electronic media in headache BMC Neurology Social media YouTube Stigma |
| title | The increasing role of electronic media in headache |
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