Social media use among healthcare professionals: Enhanced engagement and productivity is possible

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Social media use in public sector hospitals has clear potential to promote greater collaboration and cooperation between different healthcare professionals. Increased socialization is also likely to create an environment where trust and important sharing of knowledge and expertise becomes the norm. However, these positive outcomes require management support, policies to set out usage regulations and communication to relay the benefits and alleviate concerns about negative effects.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2022), "Social media use among healthcare professionals: Enhanced engagement and productivity is possible", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 30 No. 4, pp. 23-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-03-2022-0045