Smartphone and medical application use among dentists in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the development of information technology, an increasing number of healthcare professionals are using smartphones and mobile medical applications (apps) in their clinical practice. The objective of this study was to survey the use of smartphone-based medical apps among dentists in China and determine dentists' perceptions of such apps.

Methods

All data were collected using anonymous questionnaires. The questionnaires for this cross-sectional study were randomly sent to dentists by email, and 379 dentists responded. Dentists' demographics and perceptions of WeChat, QQ (the most popular social media apps in China) and other medical apps were assessed; the questionnaire including questions on the purpose, frequency, daily use, and opinion of the apps they used.

SUBMITTER: Zhang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7487503 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature