The Self-Perception and Usage of Medical Apps amongst Medical Students in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Survey

IF 3.1 Q2 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES

International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications Pub Date : 2016-09-01 DOI:10.1155/2016/3929741

Cara Quant, L. Altieri, J. Torres, N. Craft

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Abstract

Background. Mobile medical software applications (apps) are used for clinical decision-making at the point of care. Objectives. To determine (1) the usage, reliability, and popularity of mobile medical apps and (2) medical students' perceptions of app usage effect on the quality of patient-provider interaction in healthcare settings. Methods. An anonymous web-based survey was distributed to medical students. Frequency of use, type of app used, and perceptions of reliability were assessed via univariate analysis. Results. Seven hundred thirty-one medical students responded, equating to a response rate of 29%. The majority (90%) of participants thought that medical apps enhance clinical knowledge, and 61% said that medical apps are as reliable as textbooks. While students thought that medical apps save time, improve the care of their patients, and improve diagnostic accuracy, 53% of participants believed that mobile device use in front of colleagues and patients makes one appear less competent. Conclusion. While medical students believe in the utility and reliability of medical apps, they were hesitant to use them out of fear of appearing less engaged. Higher levels of training correlated with a greater degree of comfort when using medical apps in front of patients.

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美国医学生对医疗应用程序的自我认知和使用:一项横断面调查

背景。移动医疗软件应用程序(app)用于在护理点进行临床决策。目标。确定(1)移动医疗应用程序的使用、可靠性和普及程度;(2)医学生对应用程序使用对医疗保健环境中医患互动质量的影响的看法。方法。一份匿名网络调查被分发给医学生。通过单变量分析评估使用频率、应用程序类型和对可靠性的感知。结果。731名医学生参与了调查，回复率为29%。大多数(90%)的参与者认为医疗app增强了临床知识，61%的人认为医疗app和教科书一样可靠。虽然学生们认为医疗应用程序节省了时间，改善了对病人的护理，提高了诊断的准确性，但53%的参与者认为，在同事和病人面前使用移动设备会让人显得不那么称职。结论。虽然医科学生相信医疗应用程序的实用性和可靠性，但由于担心显得不那么投入，他们对使用这些应用程序犹豫不决。在病人面前使用医疗应用程序时，训练水平越高，舒适度越高。

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International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES-

CiteScore

6.90

自引率

2.30%

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审稿时长

12 weeks

期刊介绍： The overall aim of the International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications is to bring together science and applications of medical practice and medical care at a distance as well as their supporting technologies such as, computing, communications, and networking technologies with emphasis on telemedicine techniques and telemedicine applications. It is directed at practicing engineers, academic researchers, as well as doctors, nurses, etc. Telemedicine is an information technology that enables doctors to perform medical consultations, diagnoses, and treatments, as well as medical education, away from patients. For example, doctors can remotely examine patients via remote viewing monitors and sound devices, and/or sampling physiological data using telecommunication. Telemedicine technology is applied to areas of emergency healthcare, videoconsulting, telecardiology, telepathology, teledermatology, teleophthalmology, teleoncology, telepsychiatry, teledentistry, etc. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications will highlight the continued growth and new challenges in telemedicine, applications, and their supporting technologies, for both application development and basic research. Papers should emphasize original results or case studies relating to the theory and/or applications of telemedicine. Tutorial papers, especially those emphasizing multidisciplinary views of telemedicine, are also welcome. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications employs a paperless, electronic submission and evaluation system to promote a rapid turnaround in the peer-review process.