Popularity and impact of using smart devices in medicine: experiences in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The present study aimed to investigate smart device medical apps currently preferred by physicians in Saudi Arabia and the perceived impact of the apps on patient care. METHODS:Questionnaires for this cross-sectional study on smart device medical apps were randomly emailed to 384 physicians registered in the Saudi Commission of Health Specialists database. A total of 300 physicians returned completed questionnaires, with a response rate of 78.5%. Physician demographics and their perceptions of medical apps were assessed, including questions on the purpose, impact, and types of medical apps used. Questions were answered using a Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = not sure, 4 = agree, and 5 = strongly agree). RESULTS:Study subjects had a median age of 39 years (

SUBMITTER: Al-Ghamdi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5910597 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature