Study on Doctors Views and Use of Mobile Health Apps in Caring for Children and Teens

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to understand how doctors involved in caring for children use mobile health mHealth applications. It focuses on comparing the use of these apps between pediatricians and other medical specialists. The study also seeks to identify which mHealth applications are most commonly used in pediatric patient management and to gather physicians perceptions, expectations, and experiences with these tools. Participants include attending and resident physicians who manage pediatric patients, divided into pediatric and non-pediatric groups. They will complete an online survey consisting of 28 questions across four sections covering demographics, mobile device use, perceptions, experiences, and expectations related to mHealth applications. The survey uses various question types like multiple choice, ranking, and Likert scales, and includes control questions to ensure reliability. During the study period, participants will fill out the survey online between December 1, 2023, and January 1, 2024. Researchers will measure how often and for how long clinicians use mHealth applications. The study collects data anonymously and follows guidelines to ensure validity and reliability. Participation involves only completing the online survey with no additional procedures or treatments.

Mobile Health Applications in Pediatric Patient Management: Clinicians' Perceptions, Expectations and Experiences