'It's on my iPhone': attitudes to the use of mobile computing devices in medical education, a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT: The last decade has seen the introduction of new technology which has transformed many aspects of our culture, commerce, communication and education. This study examined how medical teachers and learners are using mobile computing devices such as the iPhone in medical education and practice, and how they envision them being used in the future. Semistructured interviews were conducted with medical students, residents and faculty to examine participants' attitudes about the current and future use of mobile computing devices in medical education and practice. A thematic approach was used to summarise ideas and concepts expressed, and to develop an online survey. A mixed methods approach was used to integrate qualitative and quantitative findings. Medical students, residents and faculty at a l

SUBMITTER: Wallace S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3432838 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature