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Anaesth Intensive Care · Jun 2003
Use of the Internet for patient care: a nationwide survey of Australian anaesthetists.
- C Jones and M Lambros.
- Department of Anaesthesia, St George Hospital, Gray Street, Kogarah, N.S.W. 2217.
- Anaesth Intensive Care. 2003 Jun 1; 31 (3): 290-3.
AbstractThe internet is an increasingly important source of information for anaesthetists. We sought to determine the extent and patterns of internet use among Australian anaesthetists, and to assess its effect on clinical decision-making. A postal survey of all Australian Fellows of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (n = 2344) was performed. The response rate was 48% (n = 1109) and 1066 responses were analysed. Ninety-seven per cent of respondents, much higher than the national average of 72%, had internet access at work or home. The majority used the internet at least once a month for patient care, and over 50% had made clinical decisions influenced by information found on the internet. In contrast, less than 20% had had any training in its use. In terms of access, rural Australia did not appear to be disadvantaged.
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