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Utilization of Smartphone Applications by Anesthesia Providers
Michael S Green1, Johann J Mathew1, Archana Gundigi Venkatesh1
1Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine, 245 N. 15th Street, Suite 7502, MS 310, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA.
Anesthesiology Research and Practice
|March 30, 2018
Summary
Anesthesia providers increasingly use mobile apps for quick information access, with dosage and pharmaceutical apps being most valuable. Many would pay for apps saving significant time, highlighting their convenience in modern medical practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Anesthesiology Technology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Mobile applications have become integral to healthcare, enhancing knowledge dissemination.
- Anesthesia providers utilize various digital tools for professional development and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the utilization patterns of mobile applications among anesthesia providers.
- To identify the most valued features and potential willingness to pay for anesthesia-related apps.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to 416 anesthesia providers across 136 anesthesiology residency programs.
- Data collection focused on app usage frequency, perceived usefulness, and price points.
Main Results:
- Daily app usage was reported by 23.5% of respondents, with 2-3 times per week usage by 21%.
- Dosage and pharmaceutical applications were rated as the most useful.
- A significant portion of providers expressed willingness to pay for apps that offer time savings, with 30.3% willing to pay $5-$10.
Conclusions:
- Mobile apps offer convenience and extend beyond textbook information for anesthesia providers.
- Anesthesia apps are valuable tools, particularly for accessing pharmaceutical data.
- Careful selection of apps is crucial to ensure adherence to evidence-based medicine principles.
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