EHealth Literacy of German Physicians in the Pre-COVID-19 Era: Questionnaire Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digitalization is a disruptive technology that changes the way we deliver diagnostic procedures and treatments in medicine. Different stakeholders have varying interests in and expectations of the digitalization of modern medicine. Many recent digital advances in the medical field, such as the implementation of electronic health records, telemedical services, and mobile health apps, are increasingly used by medical professionals and patients. During the current pandemic outbreak of a novel coronavirus-caused respiratory disease (COVID-19), many modern information and communication technologies (ICT) have been used to overcome the physical barriers and limitations caused by government-issued curfews and workforce shortages. Therefore, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a su

SUBMITTER: Kirchberg J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7600010 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature