Social Media as a Source of Information on Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: Support Tool or Misinformation?
Listen to this summary
This study aimed to identify which social media platforms are most utilized by women with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome and to evaluate the scientific reliability of the information shared on these platforms. The analysis revealed that while Instagram is primarily used by healthcare professionals for awareness, Facebook serves as a patient-driven forum for discussion, with a significant portion of posts lacking scientific accuracy. The findings highlight the necessity for healthcare professionals to enhance their online presence to combat misinformation and provide reliable support for individuals seeking information about bladder pain.
This is one of 33,000+ journals available on OSLR. Try it free for 14 days.
Free 14-day trial. 33,000+ journals. Cancel anytime.
More from Neurourology and urodynamics
View all →May 8, 2026 · Neurourology and urodynamics
Effect of Intravesical Administration of Steroid Enemas on an Experimental Autoimmune Interstitial Cystitis-Like Mouse Model
May 8, 2026 · Neurourology and urodynamics
Factors Underlying Choice and Change of Absorbent Incontinence Products in Women With Urinary Incontinence
May 7, 2026 · Neurourology and urodynamics
Comment on "Symptom Relief and Practice Setting Variation in Bulkamid Injections for Stress Urinary Incontinence"
Apr 28, 2026 · Neurourology and urodynamics
Satisfaction and Decisional Regret After Mesh Versus Non-Mesh Apical Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery
Apr 23, 2026 · Neurourology and urodynamics
Psychological and Psychiatric Issues in Functional Constipation, Fecal Incontinence and Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction-A Revised and Updated Document of the International Children's Continence Society (ICCS)
Apr 20, 2026 · Neurourology and urodynamics
Activities of Daily Living Level is Associated With Recovery of Catheter-Free Urination Among Patients Hospitalized in an Acute Care Hospital
More in Urology
View all →May 10, 2026 · Lancet (London, England)
Enpatoran, a Toll-like receptor 7/8 inhibitor, in moderate-to-severe systemic lupus erythematosus: findings from Cohort B of a multicentre, international, double-blind, placebo-controlled dose-finding phase 2 trial
May 10, 2026 · Lancet (London, England)
Impact of introducing RTS,S/AS01<sub>E</sub> malaria vaccine on mortality in young children in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi: an observational evaluation of a cluster-randomised implementation programme
May 10, 2026 · JAMA
Digoxin in Patients With Symptomatic Rheumatic Heart Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial
May 10, 2026 · Lancet (London, England)
Endovascular thrombectomy for patients with large-core ischaemic stroke presenting up to 24 h after onset (ATLAS): a systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis with central imaging adjudication
May 10, 2026 · JAMA
Efficacy and Safety of Digitalis Glycosides in Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis
May 9, 2026 · Lancet (London, England)
The role of community-based blood pressure screening in improving hypertension care
"Oslr has become part of my weekly routine on my day off. The clinical relevance of the summaries is outstanding — I'd rate it 9/10. Being able to consume research hands-free is a huge advantage for busy physicians."
Dr. Jennifer Thompson
Portland, OR
Stay current without falling behind
33,000+ journals. 3-minute audio summaries. Free for 14 days.
