Understanding Twitter

Maclean, Fiona; Jones, Derek; Carin-Levy, Gail; Hunter, Heather

Abstract

This opinion piece introduces, defines and considers the application of Twitter within occupational therapy research and education. It defines the social networking tool and then examines its potential for use in occupational therapy education, by students and within research. The opinion piece raises critical issues that the profession must address in relation to the responsible use of Twitter but strongly advocates it as a form of social media that needs to be better understood and utilised by educators, researchers and practitioners within occupational therapy.

Citation

Maclean, F., Jones, D., Carin-Levy, G., & Hunter, H. (2013). Understanding Twitter. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(6), 295-298. https://doi.org/10.4276/030802213x13706169933021

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 13, 2012
• Online Publication Date: Jun 17, 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-06
• Deposit Date: Mar 17, 2023
• Journal: British Journal of Occupational Therapy
• Print ISSN: 0308-0226
• Electronic ISSN: 1477-6006
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 76
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 295-298
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4276/030802213x13706169933021
• Keywords: Occupational Therapy