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Hüsna Kaya Kaçar1, Ömer Furkan Kaçar2,3, Fiona McCullough4
1Division of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Amasya University, Amasya 05100, Türkiye.
Aim:
The COVID-19 pandemic leads to a significant digital transformation in higher education and healthcare practices. This study aimed to investigate the level of digital competence, views and experiences, social media usage, and perceived barriers to digital communication among healthcare students.
Method:
Employing a mixed-methods approach, quantitative data were gathered through an online survey, while qualitative insights were gleaned from semi-structured questionnaire responses obtained during focus group discussions. A total of 143 nursing and midwifery students from Turkey, along with 54 dietetics students from various European countries, participated in the study.
Results:
A significant proportion of nursing (43.5%) and midwifery (55.2%) students advocated for integrating digital technology training into university curricula. Instagram has emerged as the predominant platform for sharing healthcare/nutrition information among students. However, concerns have been raised regarding the prevalence of "before/after" posts on social media promoting weight loss, which were identified as low-quality content by participants.
Conclusions:
These findings underscore the importance of integrating digital technologies and social media into healthcare, nutrition education, and practice. Additionally, there is a pressing need to establish professional and ethical standards for digital nutritional communication. By addressing these challenges, educators can better equip healthcare students to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare practices and enhance patient-care outcomes.
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