The Social Media Revolution

  1. CHERYL DUBOSE, EdS, R.T.(R)(MR)(CT)(QM)

Abstract

Background The growing popularity and use of social media tools such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, blogging, and wikis have led to a social media revolution. Given this widespread influence, it is important for educators, administrators, and technologists to understand the risks of using social media in the classroom and workplace.

Objective To investigate popular social media sites and their effect on radiologic technology education and business practices.

Method A comprehensive search of literature was performed to examine social media and its applications in education, health care, and business.

Results Social media use is on the rise, affecting all aspects of mainstream society. Leaders in the radiologic sciences should be familiar with social media and cognizant of its risks.

Conclusion Future studies regarding social media use in the radiologic sciences are necessary to determine its effect on the radiologic science community.

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