Table 5.
Results related to the use of technology in medical practice (N=118).
| Use of technology | Clinicians, n (%) | |
| Technology is useful in medical practice | 107 (90.7) | |
| Frequency of use | ||
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Never | 50 (42.4) |
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Rarely | 34 (28.8) |
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Sometimes | 14 (11.9) |
|
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Often | 14 (11.9) |
|
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Everyday | 6 (5.1) |
| Apps and devices prescribed or suggested | ||
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Nutrition app | 20 (16.9) |
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Physiotherapy app and smart devices | 23 (19.5) |
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Smart hearing aids | 10 (8.5) |
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Smart pillboxes | 23 (19.5) |
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Physical activity app and smart devices | 23 (19.5) |
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Smart blood pressure tracker | 32 (27.1) |
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None | 50 (42.4) |
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Other: movement tracking | 2 (1.7) |
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Other: oxygen saturation and sleep quality app | 1 (0.8) |