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Alina Susanne Unkart1, Eva Decker2, Nils Lahmann2,3
1Klinik für Geriatrie und Altersmedizin, Forschungsgruppe Geriatrie, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany. alina-susanne.unkart@charite.de.
BMC Medical Education
|May 21, 2026
Summary
Daily digital tool use is linked to better technology attitudes in healthcare professionals. Educational programs should boost digital skills through hands-on experience to support healthcare innovation.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Healthcare Professional Education
- Technology Adoption
Background:
- Digital transformation in healthcare necessitates professionals skilled in integrating technology.
- Successful technology adoption hinges on individual digital engagement and affinity.
- Limited evidence exists on the link between routine digital tool use and technology attitudes among healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between daily digital tool usage and technology affinity in German healthcare professionals.
- To explore implications for education and training in digital healthcare.
Main Methods:
- An exploratory quantitative cross-sectional survey of 1,211 German healthcare professionals.
- Validated Technology Affinity (TAEG) scale used to measure technology affinity.
- Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) and multiple regression analyses performed.
Main Results:
- Higher daily digital tool usage significantly correlated with stronger technology affinity across all dimensions.
- Younger and male participants reported higher technology affinity scores.
- Differences between nurses and other professionals were minimal but require cautious interpretation.
Conclusions:
- Everyday digital engagement is closely associated with positive technology attitudes in healthcare professionals.
- Educational and professional development should incorporate practical digital tool use.
- Experiential learning can enhance digital competence and readiness for healthcare innovation.
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