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  • Digital Health
  • Health Informatics
  • Primary Health Care

Background:

  • Limited research exists on primary health professionals' use of mobile social networking apps for work-related communication.
  • Existing studies primarily focus on patient-provider communication, not interprofessional collaboration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the utilization of mobile social networking applications among primary health care professionals for work-related purposes.
  • To compare the most commonly used social networking applications in the professional context.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted using an anonymous online survey.
  • The survey targeted primary health care professionals, with 1635 invited and 483 participants completing the survey.

Main Results:

  • 98.1% of participants accessed social networking sites, with 74.9% using them for work-related purposes.
  • WhatsApp was the preferred application for both personal and professional use among 96.7% of users.
  • Social networking sites were rated as highly useful for solving clinical problems (76.2%), enhancing professional knowledge (72.1%), and accelerating clinical information transmission (70.2%).

Conclusions:

  • Mobile social networking apps are frequently used by health professionals for work, indicating their potential utility in primary care.
  • Ensuring data security and providing adequate training are crucial for the appropriate use of these platforms in healthcare settings.