Competencies required to make use of Information Science and Technology among Japanese medical students: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Competency in the use of information science and technology (IST) is essential for medical students. This study identified learning objectives and competencies that correspond with low self-assessment related to use of IST and factors that improve such self-assessment among medical students.

Methods

A questionnaire was administered to sixth-year medical students across 82 medical schools in Japan between November 2022 and February 2023.

Results

Three learning objectives were identified as difficult for the students to achieve: (1) provide an overview of the regulations, laws, and guidelines related to IST in medicine; (2) discuss ethical issues, such as social disparities caused by the digital divide that may arise in the use of IST in medicine; and (3) und

SUBMITTER: Ota Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11302297 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature