Table 2.
Survey on the use of social networks in neurosurgery.
| Survey on the Use of Social Networks in Neurosurgery |
| Section 1: Personal Information |
| Gender: Male, Female, Other, Prefer not to say) |
| Age |
| Country of Residence |
| Current Occupation: Neurosurgeon, Neurosurgery Resident, Medical Student, Other—Please specify) |
| Years of Experience in Neurosurgery |
| Do you work in a rural or urban setting? (Rural, Urban) |
| Section 2: Access to Neurosurgery Training Resources |
| How would you rate the availability of neurosurgery training resources in your country? (Very Poor, Poor, Average, Good, Excellent) |
| What challenges do you face in accessing neurosurgery training resources in your country? (Open-ended question) |
| Section 3: Usage of Social Media for Professional Purposes |
| Do you use social media for professional purposes in the field of neurosurgery? (Yes, No) |
| If yes, which social media platforms do you use most frequently for this purpose? (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Other—Please specify) |
| What types of content do you typically seek or share on social media related to neurosurgery? (Research papers, Clinical case discussions, Surgical technique videos, Webinars, Other—Please specify) |
| Section 4: Role of Social Media in Neurosurgery Training |
| On a scale of 1 (not at all) to 5 (very much), how much has social media contributed to your professional development in neurosurgery? |
| Can you provide any specific instances where social media has significantly contributed to your neurosurgery learning or practice? (Open-ended question) |
| Have you ever participated in a neurosurgery webinar or online course facilitated through a social media platform? (Yes, No) |
| Have you ever sought or received advice on a challenging case from colleagues on social media? (Yes, No) |
| Section 5: Challenges and Concerns |
| What are the challenges you have faced while using social media for neurosurgery training? (Open-ended question) |
| Do you have any concerns about the use of social media in neurosurgery training (e.g., data privacy, quality of information)? (Open-ended question) |
| Section 6: Future Potential |
| How do you see the role of social media in neurosurgery training evolving in the future? (Open-ended question) |
| What steps could be taken to maximize the benefits of social media for neurosurgery training in low-income countries? (Open-ended question) |
| Section 7: Perceived Benefits and Challenges |
| What do you see as the main benefits of using social networks for professional purposes in neurosurgery? (Access to global expertise, Improved knowledge sharing, Greater networking opportunities, Enhanced access to training resources, Other—Please specify) |
| What do you see as the main challenges of using social networks for professional purposes in neurosurgery? (Privacy concerns, Quality of information, Time management, Professional boundaries, Other—Please specify) |
| Have you ever encountered any negative consequences or ethical issues related to your use of social networks in neurosurgery practice? If yes, please describe. (Open-ended question) |
| Section 8: Training and Education |
| Have you ever used social networks for neurosurgery training or continuing education? If yes, please describe your experience. (Open-ended question) |
| Would you be interested in using social networks for neurosurgery training or continuing education in the future? (Yes, No) |
| If yes, what types of resources would you find most useful? (Select all that apply: Live webinars, Recorded lectures, Interactive case discussions, Journal clubs, Other—Please specify) |