The Pros and Cons of Use of Handheld Electronic Devices During Ward Rounds and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Shireen SulimanRaza AkbarZohaib YousafHafedh GhazouaniDabia Al-MohanadiAhmed Al-MohamedAbdullatif Al-KhalPublished in: Advances in medical education and practice (2023)
HEDs' use is valued by both faculty and PGTs in enhancing workflow, trainees' education, patient experience, and patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Graduate medical education leaders should adopt measures to monitor their use during ward rounds as they can negatively impact trainees' education, reduce interaction with patients, increase the risk of infection, and breach patient confidentiality.