Talks
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Discipline Track
Patient Care
Abstract Type
Research/Clinical
Abstract
Background: Social media is a popular resource for patients seeking medical information and sharing experiences. PAO is the gold standard treatment for symptomatic acetabular dysplasia with good long-term outcomes. However, little is known regarding the perceived outcomes of PAO on social media. Therefore, we aim to describe the perceived outcomes following PAO using three social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Methods: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter posts were retrospectively collected from 02/01/2023. Facebook posts were collected from the two most populated interest groups; “periacetabular osteotomy” and “PAO Australia.” Instagram posts and Tweets were queried using the most popular hashtags; #PAOwarrior, #periacetabularosteotomy, #periacetabularosteotomyrecovery, #PAOsurgery, and #PAOrecovery. Posts were assessed for; demographic data (sex, race, location), perspective (patient, physician, professional organization, industry), timing (preoperative vs. postoperative), and perceived outcome (positive, negative, neutral).
Results: A total of 1054 Facebook posts, 1003 Instagram posts, and 501 tweets were consecutively assessed from 887 unique authors. The majority (63.3%) of these posts and tweets were from patients in the postoperative period, with an average of 321 days postoperatively (median 84 days, IQR 20-275 days). The longest follow-up timeframe postoperatively was 20 years. Regarding perceived outcomes, 52.8% expressed satisfaction, 39.7% held neutral opinions, and 7.5% were dissatisfied. Most dissatisfied patients (50.9%) reported pain (chronic or uncontrolled acute) as an attributing factor.
Conclusion: Most PAO perceived surgical outcomes on social media had a positive tone. The findings also indicate a small percentage of patients reported negative perceived outcomes. However, dissatisfaction with PAO primarily stemmed from post-operative pain. Social media posts from other sources (physicians, hospitals, professional organizations, etc.) trend towards neutrality. Healthcare providers must consider the social media narratives of patients following PAO as they may reveal additional outcome expectations and help improve patient-centered care, create informed decision-making, and optimize treatment outcomes.
Academic/Professional Position
Medical Student
Academic/Professional Position (Other)
MS3
Recommended Citation
Bialaszewski, Ryan; Gaddis, John M.; Laboret, Bretton; Wells, Joel; and Stewart, Adina, "Perceived Outcomes of Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO): a Social Media Analysis" (2024). Research Symposium. 19.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/somrs/2023/talks/19
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Perceived Outcomes of Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO): a Social Media Analysis
Background: Social media is a popular resource for patients seeking medical information and sharing experiences. PAO is the gold standard treatment for symptomatic acetabular dysplasia with good long-term outcomes. However, little is known regarding the perceived outcomes of PAO on social media. Therefore, we aim to describe the perceived outcomes following PAO using three social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Methods: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter posts were retrospectively collected from 02/01/2023. Facebook posts were collected from the two most populated interest groups; “periacetabular osteotomy” and “PAO Australia.” Instagram posts and Tweets were queried using the most popular hashtags; #PAOwarrior, #periacetabularosteotomy, #periacetabularosteotomyrecovery, #PAOsurgery, and #PAOrecovery. Posts were assessed for; demographic data (sex, race, location), perspective (patient, physician, professional organization, industry), timing (preoperative vs. postoperative), and perceived outcome (positive, negative, neutral).
Results: A total of 1054 Facebook posts, 1003 Instagram posts, and 501 tweets were consecutively assessed from 887 unique authors. The majority (63.3%) of these posts and tweets were from patients in the postoperative period, with an average of 321 days postoperatively (median 84 days, IQR 20-275 days). The longest follow-up timeframe postoperatively was 20 years. Regarding perceived outcomes, 52.8% expressed satisfaction, 39.7% held neutral opinions, and 7.5% were dissatisfied. Most dissatisfied patients (50.9%) reported pain (chronic or uncontrolled acute) as an attributing factor.
Conclusion: Most PAO perceived surgical outcomes on social media had a positive tone. The findings also indicate a small percentage of patients reported negative perceived outcomes. However, dissatisfaction with PAO primarily stemmed from post-operative pain. Social media posts from other sources (physicians, hospitals, professional organizations, etc.) trend towards neutrality. Healthcare providers must consider the social media narratives of patients following PAO as they may reveal additional outcome expectations and help improve patient-centered care, create informed decision-making, and optimize treatment outcomes.