A Literature Review of Social Media Use in Healthcare

Praveena Thammireddy, Umesh Sharma

Abstract: This literature review examines the rapidly evolving intersection of social media and healthcare, focusing on its adoption by healthcare professionals across various fields. We assess their attitudes and perceptions, highlighting both the benefits and challenges associated with social media use. Additionally, we investigate the impact of social media on the mental health of healthcare professionals and propose best practice guidelines for its ethical and effective utilization. The findings of this review are significant, given the pervasive influence of social media in contemporary society and its transformative potential within healthcare practices. By synthesizing current literature and empirical research, we provide valuable insights into how healthcare professionals can leverage social media to enhance professional networking, education, patient engagement, and public health promotion while addressing associated risks.

Keywords: Social Media, Healthcare, Healthcare Professionals, Digital Health, Mental Health, Professional Networking, Patient Engagement, Public Health Promotion, Ethical Use, Social Media Adoption, Attitudes and Perceptions, Challenges in Healthcare, Best Practices, Empirical Research, Literature Review

How to Cite?: Praveena Thammireddy, Umesh Sharma, "A Literature Review of Social Media Use in Healthcare", Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1168-1172, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24925000139, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24925000139