Evolving perceptions of point-of-care-technologies: Results from a nationwide survey of healthcare professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objective

Point-of-care technologies (POCTs) have grown increasingly prevalent in clinical and at-home settings, offering various rapid diagnostic capabilities. This study presents findings from a nationwide survey conducted between November 2023 and January 2024, capturing clinician perceptions of POCTs.

Methods

The survey was distributed via email to healthcare professionals through academic and industry listservs and through LinkedIn posts. A total of 159 responses were analyzed.

Results

Core priorities, including accuracy, ease of use, and availability, remain consistently valued over the years. However, several perceived benefits, including continuous patient monitoring, diagnostic certainty, and patient management exhibited significant declines in agr

SUBMITTER: Vigeant T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12485566 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature