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#CardioOncology: Twitter chat as a mechanism for increasing awareness of heart health for cancer patients

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Consideration of heart health for cancer survivors is increasingly important, as improved cancer survivorship has resulted in a growing number of survivors affected by cardiovascular disease. However, there is limited knowledge of cardio-oncology among both patients and a variety of health professionals. Thus, efforts are needed to increase awareness about cardio-oncology. Social media represents one potential opportunity to disseminate information about cardio-oncology to a large audience. We highlight one example of a social media educational/advocacy campaign conducted on Twitter (a "Twitter Chat") that garnered nearly 1.2 million impressions (views by Twitter users) in just 24 h. We provide both quantitative and qualitative data to support the efficacy of using Twitter for such educational/advocacy campaigns, and describe key features that contributed to its success. Twitter Chats inexpensively utilize innovative technology to provide education and foster community. Long-term studies are needed to understand whether Twitter Chats can change knowledge and behavior related to cardio-oncology.

Source: Cardio-Oncology

DOI: 10.1186/s40959-020-00072-w

Authors: Claire C. Conley, Neha G. Goyal, Sherry-Ann Brown

Institutions: Georgetown University, University of California, San Francisco, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical College of Wisconsin

Language: English

Topic: Social Media in Health Education

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,380