Smartphones in the operating room: Can perioperative nurses be trusted?

Use of hand-held technology, such as smartphones, in health care can provide a pocket-sized and instant means accessing information resources related to patient care. A review the literature identified drawbacks benefits using technology perioperative environment. Drawbacks that limit use include potential distraction from clinical activities, negative perceptions smartphones will be used for activities not work cyberloafing, interference privacy infection control risks. Conversely enhanced mobile learning at point care, easy access efficacious communications across hospital departments professions. Recommendations part nurses’ digital literacy, enhancement development policies guide responsible within operating room.