The relationship between nomophobia and the distraction associated with smartphone use among nursing students in their clinical practicum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing concern about the adverse effects of overuse of smartphones during clinical practicum implies the need for policies restricting smartphone use while attending to patients. It is important to educate health personnel about the potential risks that can arise from the associated distraction.

Objective

The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between the level of nomophobia and the distraction associated with smartphone use among nursing students during their clinical practicum.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out on 304 nursing students. The nomophobia questionnaire (NMP-Q) and a questionnaire about smartphone use, the distraction associated with it, and opinions about phone restriction policies in hospitals were used.

SUBMITTER: Aguilera-Manrique G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6110512 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature