Declaration on the use of social media for rheumatology professionals

Latika Gupta; Elena Nikiphorou; Loreto Carmona; Cristiana Sieiro Santos; Francis Berenbaum; Christopher J Edwards; EULAR SoMeR Study Group

doi:10.1136/rmdopen-2025-005917

Declaration on the use of social media for rheumatology professionals

Latika Gupta
, Elena Nikiphorou
, Loreto Carmona
, Cristiana Sieiro Santos
, Francis Berenbaum
, Christopher J Edwards
, EULAR SoMeR Study Group

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Abstract

Background

We stand at the intersection of revolutionary digital transformation and evolving healthcare delivery in rheumatology. Social media platforms offer unprecedented opportunities to democratise knowledge, accelerate research dissemination and enhance patient care through global connectivity.1 2

The EULAR study group for social media in rheumatology was established to explore and maximise the potential of social media in advancing rheumatology practice, research and education.3 Since its inception, the group has fostered collaborative discussions, multidisciplinary exchange and exploration of effective evidence-based approaches to harnessing digital tools. The group now consists of 25 members from diverse backgrounds in rheumatology and communication sciences, representing Europe, North America, Asia, South America and Africa—reflecting the truly global and borderless nature of social media engagement.

Original language	English
Article number	e005917
Pages (from-to)	1-4
Number of pages	4
Journal	RMD Open
Volume	11
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/rmdopen-2025-005917
Publication status	Published - 7 Jul 2025

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