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Nearly all interns own smartphones and use medical apps, finding them beneficial for clinical tasks and reducing stress. Hospital-specific apps could further enhance their utility, with patient consent considered.

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Area of Science:

Medical Informatics
Clinical Practice
Healthcare Technology

Background:

Smartphones are increasingly prevalent in clinical settings, transforming information access.
Assessing smartphone ownership and usage among medical interns is crucial for understanding their integration into medical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate smartphone ownership and utilization patterns within a cohort of medical interns.
To determine the perceived impact of smartphones and medical applications on intern performance and well-being.

Main Methods:

A voluntary survey using a novel questionnaire was administered to interns at two university hospitals.
Data on smartphone ownership, app downloads, and usage for clinical tasks were collected and analyzed using Likert scales.

Main Results:

98.4% of surveyed interns owned smartphones, with iPhones being most popular.
91.6% downloaded medical applications, with 52.3% paying for them.
Interns reported smartphones aided in diagnosis, lab interpretation, medication dosing, and emergency protocols, positively influencing stress, confidence, and knowledge.

Conclusions:

Smartphone adoption is nearly universal among interns, with significant use of medical apps.
Integrating hospital-specific applications could enhance clinical workflows, though patient consent implications need consideration.