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“It's on my iPhone”: attitudes to the use of mobile computing devices in medical education, a mixed-methods study

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Wallace, Sean, Clark, Marcia, White, Jonathan·2012·BMJ Open
DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2012-001099PMC PMC3432838
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Objective: The last decade has seen the introduction of new technology which has transformed many aspects of our culture, commerce, communication and education. This study examined how medical teachers and learners are using mobile computing devices such as the iPhone in medical education and practice, and how they envision them being used in the future. Design: Semistructured interviews were conducted with medical students, residents and faculty to examine participants’ attitudes about the current and future use of mobile computing devices in medical education and practice. A thematic approach was used to summarise ideas and concepts expressed, and to develop an online survey. A mixed methods approach was used to integrate qualitative and quantitative findings. Setting and participants: Medical students, residents and faculty at a large Canadian medical school in 2011. Results: Interviews were conducted with 18 participants (10 students, 7 residents and 1 faculty member). Only 213 participants responded to the online survey (76 students, 65 residents and 41 faculty members). Over 85% of participants reported using a mobile-computing device. The main uses described for mobile devices related to information management, communication and time management. Advantages identified were portability, flexibility, access to multimedia and the ability to look up information quickly. Challenges identified included: superficial learning, not understanding how to find good learning resources, distraction, inappropriate use and concerns about access and privacy. Both medical students and physicians expressed the view that the use of these devices in medical education and practice will increase in the future. Conclusions: This new technology offers the potential to enhance learning and patient care, but also has potential problems associated with its use. It is important for leadership in medical schools and healthcare organisations to set the agenda in this rapidly developing area to maximise the benefits of this powerful new technology while avoiding unintended consequences.

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Authors
Wallace, S., Clark, M., & White, J.
Affiliations
University of Alberta (CA)
Corresponding author
Wallace, Sean
ORCID
White, Jonathan
Venue
BMJ Open
Publisher
BMJ
Published
2012
Volume
2
Issue
4
Pages
e001099
ISSN
2044-6055 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2012-001099
PMC
PMC3432838
OpenAlex
W2125878686
Cited by
432
References
31
Citations by year
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FWCI
58.87
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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cc-by-nc
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  • BMJ Open (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • HighWire Press Open Archive (submittedVersion)
Funders
University of Alberta
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Mobile Learning in Education
  • Social Sciences › Education › Innovations in Medical Education
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
Keywords
mobile computers, smartphones, medical education, attitudes toward technology, medical students, residents (medical training), faculty, distraction, privacy concerns, information management, educational technology

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