Abstract
Introduction: A smart device refers to a cordless electronic device that is mobile, Internetconnected (e.g., via Wi-Fi), capable of voice and video communication, and web browsing. Although smart device usage is high by healthcare providers, little is known about the specific patient care-related tasks performed by physicians on these devices. The goal of this study was to measure the prevalence and types of uses of smart devices among residents in seven different specialties at Stanford University Hospital. This study is important because it can inform appropriate content and app development as well as issues around connectivity and security in smart devices. Methodology: Stanford University housestaff in Anesthesia, Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Neurology were solicited by e-mail to participate in an online survey. Results: Seventy-six of the 387 (20% response rate) eligible residents completed the survey. Ninety-seven percent own a smart phone, while 53% have a tablet. The two most common (60% of respondents) uses for the smart device were: 1) communication (e.g., paging, exchanging patient care-related text messages) and 2) obtaining pharmacy/medication-related information. The next most common uses were as a medical reference, textbook, or patient care-related study aid (45%), obtaining information on evidence-based medicine/treatment algorithms (34%), keeping up with medical literature (24%), viewing electronic medical records (16%), taking photos or capturing images/videos (13%), patient education (9%), and guidance for procedures (7%). Conclusions: Residents surveyed are likely to own and use smart devices in delivering patient care. Common uses include communication among providers and accessing medication information. Understanding smart device usage by physicians will facilitate proper content and app development and providing connectivity and security. Categories: Miscellaneous, Medical Education
Highlights
A smart device refers to a cordless electronic device that is mobile, Internetconnected, capable of voice and video communication, and web browsing
The most common uses were as a medical reference, textbook, or patient care-related study aid (45%), obtaining information on evidence-based medicine/treatment algorithms (34%), keeping up with medical literature (24%), viewing electronic medical records (16%), taking photos or capturing images/videos (13%), patient education (9%), and guidance for procedures (7%)
A systematic review of 57 smartphone apps found that disease diagnosis, drug reference, and medical calculator applications were deemed to be most useful by healthcare professionals and medical or nursing students [8]
Summary
A smart device refers to a cordless electronic device that is mobile, Internetconnected (e.g., via Wi-Fi), capable of voice and video communication, and web browsing. The goal of this study was to measure the prevalence and types of uses of smart devices among residents in seven different specialties at Stanford University Hospital. How to cite this article Ositelu O, Landy J, Kadry B, et al (December 05, 2012) Smart Device Use Among Resident Physicians at Stanford Hospital. Smartphone and tablet ownership among surgeons in the UK and continental Europe equaled 84% and 37%, respectively [2]. This is in part due to downloadable applications, or "apps" [3]. Smart devices can aid with resident education, such as teaching neonatal intubation [9]
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