It’s easy to think today’s gadgets such as the Droid phones, iPads and Blackberry smartphones are strictly for the younger, up and coming doctors. But a new study by QuantiaMD shows that more experienced physicians use these technologies more than their still-wet-behind-the-ears colleagues.
“Physicians in their second decade of practice use tablets most frequently, even when compared to the newest physicians,” according to the study. “This may be related to physician income, which rises with years of practice.”
Young physicians were found to have a higher adoption rate of mobile technology, especially in comparison to well-seasoned doctors including those who have been in practice for over 30 years. But the study showed that of the surveyed veteran physicians, more than 60% tech-savvy using mobile devices.
“Among physicians with 30 years or more of practice, almost 20% already use a tablet device for work, and another 25% say they are extremely likely to do so,” the study says.
There is a strong interest in using tablet computers in future practice, regardless of how long the physician has been practicing, the study finds.