The use of information and communication technologies in Latin American dentists: a cross-sectional study from Ecuador.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) provide the tools for enabling fast and reliable real-time communications, as well as the transfer of information between dental professionals and their patients. However, little is known about the frequency and preference of ICTs among Latin-American dentists. Our study aims to fill this gap by assessing different aspects related to ICTs, mainly the frequency of use, perceptions, and barriers among Ecuadorian dentists.

Methods

An anonymous, cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted among 342 Ecuadorian dentists. The final questionnaire included 13 items related to the frequency of use, perceptions, and barriers of ICTs. Bivariate analysis was performed by using chi-squared testing to explore the

SUBMITTER: Cherrez-Ojeda I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7236194 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature