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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Informatics
  • Medical Technology Adoption
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Growing digitization of clinical information necessitates efficient access methods.
  • Mobile devices, particularly tablets like iPads, are increasingly adopted by healthcare professionals.
  • Ward rounds present a critical point of care where timely information access is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the utilization patterns of iPads by medical teams during hospital ward rounds.
  • To evaluate the perceived usefulness of iPads in accessing clinical information at the point of care.
  • To compare the use of iPads with other information technology devices during ward rounds.

Main Methods:

  • Observational study involving ten medical teams at a teaching hospital over ten weeks.
  • Direct observation of ward rounds, recording interactions with 525 patients.
  • Quantification of information access via iPads and other digital devices.

Main Results:

  • iPads were the primary tool for accessing clinical information, accounting for 56.2% of usage.
  • Computers-on-wheels were the second most used device (35.8%).
  • Despite read-only access, doctors reported satisfaction with iPad use during ward rounds.

Conclusions:

  • iPads are a valuable tool for accessing clinical information during ward rounds.
  • Mobile tablet technology enhances point-of-care information retrieval for medical professionals.
  • The findings support the integration of iPads into routine clinical workflows for improved efficiency.