Underutilization of information and knowledge in everyday medical practice: Evaluation of a computer-based solution

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Evaluation of Knowledge and Practice of Residents of Medicine and Medical Students of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences about the Drug Adverse Reactions

Introduction: Adverse drug reactions are a significant concern for healthcare systems. Drug adverse reactions negatively affect the patients’ health and quality of life and impose a heavy economic burden on the health system. Under-reporting of adverse responses is one of the problems in this field, mainly caused by insufficient knowledge or inappropriate medical staff practice. The present stu...

Evaluation of computer knowledge and information literacy among dental students of school of dentistry, Tehran medical sciences, Islamic Azad university in 2016

Background and Aims: Use of computer and internet in our modern and digitalized society is an efficient tool to be up to date and fulfil the information gaps. The aim of this study was to evaluate the extent of computer and internet usage among dental students of Islamic Azad University, Tehran, in 2016. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study for evaluating access and usage of computer ...

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Computer Skills of the Faculty Members of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Regard to the Application of Computer and Information Technology

Introduction. Today, computer and information technology serve an increasingly important role in medical education. Since the faculty members have an essential role in medical education, this study was designed to assess their knowledge, attitude and computer skills regarding the application of computer and information technology in medical education. Methods. A cross-sectional survey with str...

Investigating the Knowledge and Practice of Dental Students in Guilan About Halitosis

Background Bad breath (halitosis) is one of the common causes of referral to dental clinics, which requires proper knowledge and practice in terms of the evaluation and treatment of by dentists. The present study aimed to determine the knowledge and practice status of dental students of Guilan-Rasht University of Medical Sciences regarding halitosis. Studies disregarded determining the awarene...

Design and Evaluation of a Mobile-Based Application for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Case Study of Shariati Hospital in Tehran, Iran

Background: With regard to the particularly high prevalence, cost, and number of disabilities associated with diabetes, increasing patients’ knowledge and skills for managing the disease can help minimize the risks of complications. Objective: The present study aimed to design and evaluate a mobile-based application with which patients with type 2 diabete...