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Introducing handheld computing into a residency program: preliminary results from qualitative and quantitative

B Manning1, C S Gadd

  • 1UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

Proceedings. AMIA Symposium
|February 5, 2002
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This study evaluates handheld computer adoption in medical training and patient care. Findings will inform how this technology supports physicians

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Health Professions Education
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Limited understanding exists on how handheld computing integrates into clinical information resources and physician training.
  • Published reports often focus on specific applications rather than overall adoption and impact.
  • Physician adoption of technology may be influenced by its perceived utility in daily tasks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the integration of handheld computing into medical training and patient care.
  • To track changes in computer usage patterns and attitudes towards handheld technology before and after implementation.
  • To understand how handheld computing adoption aligns with physicians' work roles and task completion.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods evaluation study was conducted.

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  • Quantitative data on computer usage and qualitative data on attitudes were collected.
  • Pre- and post-implementation data were analyzed to identify changes in technology adoption.

    • Main Results:

    • Preliminary results indicate differences in usage patterns between residents and faculty prior to implementation.
    • The study interprets these differences through a "work role" construct.
    • Further analysis will explore how technology adoption relates to task support.

    Conclusions:

    • Handheld computing adoption is likely influenced by its perceived effectiveness in supporting physicians' work-related tasks.
    • Future research will test the hypothesis that technology adoption is contingent on its utility for successful task completion.
    • Understanding adoption patterns is crucial for optimizing technology integration in healthcare and education.