ArticleSao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina
Use of smartphone-based instant messaging services in medical practice: a cross-sectional study.
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- Use of Instant Messaging Software in a German Hospital-An Exploratory Investigation among Physicians.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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- WhatsApp in Clinical Practice-The Challenges of Record Keeping and Storage. A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Development and validation of a Smartphone Impact Scale among healthcare professionals.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2020Article
- Use of smartphone-based instant messaging services in medical practice: a cross-sectional study.Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina · 2020Article
- Telemedicine improves mental health in COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of global healthReview
- Smart-phone based telemedicine: Instant messaging application as a platform for radiographic interpretations of jaw pathologies.Journal of oral biology and craniofacial researchArticle
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Abstract
backgroundInstant messaging services (IMS) are widely used in medical practice.
objectiveTo evaluate perceptions regarding use and usability of IMS within clinical practice and assess users' knowledge of the ethical and legal context involved in using IMS within medical practice. DESIGN AND
settingCross-sectional study conducted in different hospitals and medical institutions in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
methodsMedical students, medical residents, primary care physicians and specialist doctors answered an online questionnaire regarding epidemiological data, graduation level and use of IMS for medical communication. Responses were collected over a five-month period and data were assessed using the IBM-SPSS software.
results484 people answered the questionnaire: 97.0% declared that they were using IMS for medical-related purposes; 42.0%, to elucidate medical concerns every week; 75.0%, to share imaging or laboratory tests and patients' medical records; and 90.5%, to participate in clinical case-study private groups. Moreover, only 37.0% declared that they had knowledge of the legislative aspects of use of smartphones within clinical practice. Differences in the frequency of discussion of medical concerns within the daily routine between student/residents and general practitioners/specialists, and in the frequency of image-sharing and patient-guiding/assistance between students and medical doctors, were observed.
conclusionsOur results provide reliable proof that medical doctors and students use IMS, as a tool for clinical case discussions, interactions between healthcare providers and patients, or dissemination of knowledge and information. Nonetheless, because of limitations to the ethical and legal regulations, evidence-based discussions between authorities, academics and medical institutions are needed in order to fully achieve positive outcomes from such platforms.
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