TXT@WORK: Pediatric Hospitalists and Text Messaging

TXT@WORK: Pediatric Hospitalists and Text Messaging

Background: Many studies assess provider–patient communication through text messaging; however, minimal research has addressed communication among physicians. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of text messaging by pediatric hospitalists. Materials and Methods: A brief, anonymous, ele...

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Veröffentlicht in:Telemedicine journal and e-health 2014-07, Vol.20 (7), p.647-652
Hauptverfasser: Kuhlmann, Stephanie, Ahlers-Schmidt, Carolyn R., Steinberger, Erik
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Age Factors
Attitude of Health Personnel
Female
Health Care Surveys
Hospitalists - statistics & numerical data
Hospitals, Pediatric
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Original Research
Practice Patterns, Physicians
Quality of Health Care
Sex Factors
Smartphone - utilization
Surveys and Questionnaires
Text Messaging - statistics & numerical data
United States
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Zusammenfassung:Background: Many studies assess provider–patient communication through text messaging; however, minimal research has addressed communication among physicians. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of text messaging by pediatric hospitalists. Materials and Methods: A brief, anonymous, electronic survey was distributed through the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Hospital Medicine Listserv in February 2012. Survey questions assessed work-related text messaging. Results: Of the 106 pediatric hospitalist respondents, 97 met inclusion criteria. Most were female (73%) and had been in practice
ISSN:1530-5627
1556-3669
DOI:10.1089/tmj.2013.0200