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Paula Veikkolainen1, Timo Tuovinen2, Erika Jarva3
1FinnTelemedicum, Research Unit of Medical Imaging, Physics and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Finland.
International Journal of Medical Informatics
|November 10, 2022
Summary
Medical and nursing students show positive attitudes towards digital health and eHealth. Perceptions and preparedness were similar between groups, highlighting curriculum harmonization needs for digital health competencies.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
Background:
- Digitalization is transforming healthcare, necessitating enhanced digital competence among future healthcare professionals.
- The study addresses the growing need for digitally skilled health workers in a rapidly evolving sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess medical and nursing students' attitudes toward digital health.
- To compare perceptions and digital preparedness between medical and nursing student groups.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional online survey was administered to 170 medical and nursing students at Finnish universities.
- The survey utilized a five-point Likert scale to evaluate attitudes towards eHealth and digital capabilities.
Main Results:
- Students generally reported positive attitudes towards eHealth and healthcare digitalization.
- Perceptions and preparedness differences between medical and nursing students were minimal.
- Significant differences were observed in views on evolving professional/patient roles and national e-health portal knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Findings support harmonizing curricula for medical and nursing students concerning eHealth and telemedicine education.
- The study provides a foundation for developing integrated digital health training programs.
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