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Smartphone Use among Anesthesiologists during Work Hours: A Survey-Based Study.
Suruchi Ambasta1, Ashish Kumar Kannaujia1, Chetna Shamshery1
1Department of Anesthesia, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Anesthesia, Essays and Researches
|October 17, 2022
Summary
Anesthesiologists
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Smartphones offer opportunities but pose distraction risks in medicine.
- Multitasking is common for anesthesiologists, requiring constant presence of mind.
Purpose of the Study:
- Analyze smartphone practices and trends among anesthesiologists during work hours.
- Determine smartphone usage purposes and their impact on patient care.
Main Methods:
- Online survey using Google Forms distributed via email and WhatsApp.
- Collected data on smartphone use, purposes, and perceived impact on patient care.
Main Results:
- Residents (31.5%) used smartphones more often during patient care than consultants (10.3%).
- Phone calls and WhatsApp were primary uses; many had medical apps.
- Opinions on patient care impact were divided: improved (residents 50.9%, consultants 43%) vs. worsened (residents 38%, consultants 43.5%).
Conclusions:
- No consensus on whether smartphone use improves or worsens patient care.
- Smartphones offer benefits via medical apps but risk distraction.
- Responsible smartphone use by anesthesiologists during work hours is recommended.
