Mobile tablet use among academic physicians and trainees.

ABSTRACT: The rapid adoption rate and integration of mobile technology (tablet computing devices and smartphones) by physicians is reshaping the current clinical landscape. These devices have sparked an evolution in a variety of arenas, including educational media dissemination, remote patient data access and point of care applications. Quantifying usage patterns of clinical applications of mobile technology is of interest to understand how these technologies are shaping current clinical care. A digital survey examining mobile tablet and associated application usage was administered via email to all ACGME training programs. Data regarding respondent specialty, level of training, and habits of tablet usage were collected and analyzed. 40% of respondents used a tablet, of which the iPad was the most p

SUBMITTER: Sclafani J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4057035 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature