Table 2.

General knowledge and usage of technology by the participants

	n (%)
Frequency of use of computer or similar electronic device (tablet, smartphone, etc.)
Never	12 (1.6)
Several times per month	18 (2.3)
<3 times a week	18 (2.3)
>3 times a week	60 (7.8)
Daily	663 (86.0)
Frequency of use of Internet
Never	4 (0.5)
Several times per month	17 (2.2)
<3 times a week	18 (2.3)
>3 times a week	23 (3.0)
Daily	709 (92.0)
Use of apps or computer programs from the medical field, e.g., as a calorie counter, medication reminder, blood sugar documentation, pain diary, etc.
No	384 (49.8)
Yes	387 (50.2)
Use of so-called “wearables” (e.g., Apple Watch, Garmin Vivo, Fitbit, etc.) to monitor movement, calorie consumption or sleep quality
No	416 (54.0)
Yes	355 (46.0)
Level of confidence (skill) in using computers and other electronic devices (smartphone, tablet, etc.)
Very unconfident	39 (5.1)
Unconfident	39 (5.1)
Neither/nor	145 (18.8)
Confident	380 (49.3)
Very confident	168 (21.8)
Preference of using or working with computers and other devices (smartphone, tablet, etc.)
Neutral	134 (17.4)
Dislike	27 (3.5)
Dislike very much	11 (1.4)
Like	347 (45.0)
Like very much	252 (32.7)
Difficulty familiarizing oneself with a new device, a new program, or a new function of a device
Very difficult	7 (0.9)
Difficult	64 (8.3)
Neither/nor	151 (19.6)
Easy	398 (51.6)
Very easy	151 (19.6)
Encounter of the term “AI” (e.g., read or heard)
No	52 (6.7)
Yes, but I don't know exactly what it is	167 (21.7)
Yes, and I know somehow what it is	355 (46.0)
Yes, and I could explain well, what it is about	160 (20.8)
Yes, and I would consider myself an expert in that field	37 (4.8)

AI=Artificial intelligence