Mobile devices in medicine: a survey of how medical students, residents, and faculty use smartphones and other mobile devices to find information.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The research investigated the extent to which students, residents, and faculty members in Canadian medical faculties use mobile devices, such as smartphones (e.g., iPhone, Android, Blackberry) and tablet computers (e.g., iPad), to answer clinical questions and find medical information. The results of this study will inform how health libraries can effectively support mobile technology and collections.

Methods

An electronic survey was distributed by medical librarians at four Canadian universities to medical students, residents, and faculty members via departmental email discussion lists, personal contacts, and relevant websites. It investigated the types of information sought, facilitators to mobile device use in medical information seeking, barriers to access, su

SUBMITTER: Boruff JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3878932 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature