Regional anesthesia and pain medicine
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Reg Anesth Pain Med · Oct 2024
Social media users' perspectives of spinal cord stimulation: an analysis of data sourced from social media.
To identify Reddit users' viewpoints and inquiries about spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for chronic back pain using Reddit databases. ⋯ Our Reddit analysis identified potential targets for enhanced dialog between physicians and patients around anticipated pain relief, complications, and postoperative care. Reddit and other social media platforms may offer valuable opportunities for healthcare professionals to improve engagement with patients.