Physician Trend: Desktops Still Dominate in Physician Offices
Apps are populous, ranging from useful (GasBuddy can help you find the cheapest gas in the area) to quirky (yes, there is a light saber app). With the wide range of internet technology, many have been designed to aid doctors. Numerous apps have been created to fit seamlessly with smartphones and tablets, allowing doctors to access information on the go. Ideally, they have an option of mobility previously unheard of. But no one is using it.
According to American Medical News, despite the proliferation of smartphones in the U.S., physicians still rely on desktops in their offices. A survey of 1,190 physicians published in June found that 75% of doctors used their desktops for practice management tasks. 25% used a laptop, 10% had an iPad, and only 6% used their smartphone.
In contrast to the rest of the population, over 57% of adults own a laptop. Doctors were not technophobes, they just saw the desktop as an easier, more secure way managing their day-to-day duties. Desktops allow physicians to quickly access electronic health record systems. The large monitor allows for a level of multitasking not easily completed on a table or smartphone, and it’s secure.
8% of physicians surveyed thought the iPad had the potential to be integrated into their practice, but were skeptical of its ability to have an impact as it stands today. The top tasks included clinical needs, practice management, e-prescribing, and EMR/EHR tasks. Overall, the survey results indicated that doctors would be open to the possibility of incorporating new technologies, but the tasks would need to be optimized more efficiently for smartphone and iPad access.
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