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C D Novoa-Parra1, R Sanjuan-Cerveró1, J L Rodrigo-Pérez2
1Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital de Denia, Alicante, España.
Objective:
To evaluate the use of WhatsApp as a clinical tool and determine the perception of orthopaedic surgeons of its usefulness.
Material And Methods:
Orthopaedic surgeons attending a scientific meeting were invited to complete an anonymous and structured survey on the use of the application in the clinical setting.
Results:
A total of 41 (38%) surveys were correctly completed. Of the respondents, 100% had been either senders or receivers of clinical information via the application. Ninety-three percent had used the application to consult in relation to a clinical case. Of the respondents, 78% belonged to a WhatsApp group in which clinical information is shared: 71% agreed that communication between clinicians through WhatsApp is a useful tool for making therapeutic decisions.
Conclusion:
The use of WhatsApp for clinical purposes by orthopaedic surgeons is widespread. Most consider it a useful tool in therapeutic decision making.
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