This podcast discusses what to do to combat misinformation. This podcast promotes evidence-based strategies to effectively combat misinformation. It is recommended to present information from a source that the person you are trying to correct finds credible. Be careful toRead More
This commentary calls on health care providers, social media platforms, professional bodies, and the public to identify and combat the spread of misinformation. A global infodemic (an epidemic of misinformation) is spreading rapidly through social media and other outlets, creatingRead More
This commentary highlights the importance of educating and empowering the community for effective non-pharmaceutical interventions in responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. Multiple factors collectively increase risk vulnerability to COVID-19, which must be addressed with appropriate communication tools to promote preventionRead More
This article proposes that team reflexivity among government officials can reduce errors and biases in decision-making during a crisis. Team reflexivity is a deliberate process of discussing team goals, processes, or outcomes. This communicative process has been shown to beRead More
This study cautions against spending too much time on social media for COVID-19 information because of its possible link to anxiety and depression. One-fifth of the general population and one-fifth of the health professional population in China reported anxiety andRead More
This research study determined that more useful videos from reputable public health organizations and academic institutions are needed on YouTube. Not surprisingly, independent YouTube users were more likely to post misleading videos than useful videos about the COVID-19 pandemic thanRead More
This study found that global online discourse is evolving but that negative emotions are still predominant throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Public emotions have shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic from fear to anger and even sadness and joy. Negative emotions (angerRead More
This article suggests that nurses are in a unique position to address misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19. Confusing and incorrect information about COVID-19 is being shared by both traditional and social media outlets. Misinformation, disinformation, and rumors can lead toRead More
This article suggests that by identifying patterns of public dialogue on online platforms, more effective and timely interventions could address interested topics and correct misinformation. By analyzing coronavirus posts on Redditt daily discussion threads, the authors were able to determineRead More
This study showed that government agencies typically use social media for informational purposes, but that they may want to adopt a more empathic style in risk communication to improve audience’s interactivity and trust of messages. Social media is a commonRead More