Utilizing sentiment analysis of X data to document the evolution of colorectal surgical innovations: The case of transanal total mesorectal excision.

T Weltermann Hazim Abdulnassir Eltyeb Jamie DoggettR R W Brady

Published in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2024)

This study presents a novel method of monitoring online discussions surrounding new surgical innovations by healthcare professionals based on sentiment analysis of public social media data. Mention volume and emotional connotation were the most accurate parameters closely resembling Gartner's hype cycle.

Keyphrases

social media
rectal cancer
health information
electronic health record
big data
healthcare
minimally invasive
mental health
high resolution
emergency department
deep learning
adverse drug
advance care planning