scholarly journals Frequency of Use, Perceptions and Barriers of Information and Communication Technologies Among Latin American Physicians: An Ecuadorian Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 259-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda ◽  
Emanuel Vanegas ◽  
Miguel Felix ◽  
Valeria L Mata ◽  
Fanny M Jiménez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Information And Communication

scholarly journals Use and Perceptions of Information and Communication Technologies Among Ecuadorian Nurses: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-17
Author(s):  
Ivan Chérrez-Ojeda ◽  
Miguel Felix ◽  
Valeria L. Mata ◽  
Emanuel Vanegas ◽  
Daniel Simancas-Racines ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Professional Services ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Time To Learn

Background: Nurses represent a key group for the implementation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), however, few studies have explored the current use of these technologies among healthcare professionals in developing countries. Our study aims to achieve a better understanding of how Ecuadorian nurses perceive the theoretical advantages and limitations of ICTs, as well as to explore the current use of these technologies in the setting of the professional nursing practice. Methods: We conducted an anonymous survey-based cross-sectional study where 191 nurses rated their frequency of use and level of agreement to specific statements on perceptions related to ICTs. For the statistical analyses, adjusted binomial logistic regressions and the chi-squared test for association were applied. Results: In general, 96.3% of nurses reported the use of ICTs to communicate with colleagues, and 80.1% reported the use of ICTs to communicate with patients. More than 70% of participants agreed that ICTs can be useful to promote professional services, help in the search for new job opportunities and/or professional development, foster health promotion, and improve the workflow with colleagues. Meanwhile, 78.6% of nurses had privacy or security concerns about personal and/or patient information, and 60.6% reported not having enough time neither to learn how to use ICTs nor to use them. Conclusion: High use of ICTs was found among Ecuadorian nurses for communicating with both colleagues and patients. Most of the participants had a positive perception of the use of ICTs in the healthcare practice, particularly among younger nurses. Finally, the major reservations perceived were related to privacy and patient confidentiality, and lack of time to learn how to use, or use ICTs.

scholarly journals Use and Perceptions of Information and Communication Technologies Among Ecuadorian Nurses: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Chérrez-Ojeda ◽  
Miguel Felix ◽  
Valeria L. Mata ◽  
Emanuel Vanegas ◽  
Daniel Simancas-Racines ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Professional Services ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Time To Learn

Background: Nurses represent a key group for the implementation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), however, few studies have explored the current use of these technologies among healthcare professionals in developing countries. Our study aims to achieve a better understanding of how Ecuadorian nurses perceive the theoretical advantages and limitations of ICTs, as well as to explore the current use of these technologies in the setting of the professional nursing practice. Methods: We conducted an anonymous survey-based cross-sectional study where 191 nurses rated their frequency of use and level of agreement to specific statements on perceptions related to ICTs. For the statistical analyses, adjusted binomial logistic regressions and the chi-squared test for association were applied. Results: In general, 96.3% of nurses reported the use of ICTs to communicate with colleagues, and 80.1% reported the use of ICTs to communicate with patients. More than 70% of participants agreed that ICTs can be useful to promote professional services, help in the search for new job opportunities and/or professional development, foster health promotion, and improve the workflow with colleagues. Meanwhile, 78.6% of nurses had privacy or security concerns about personal and/or patient information, and 60.6% reported not having enough time neither to learn how to use ICTs nor to use them. Conclusion: High use of ICTs was found among Ecuadorian nurses for communicating with both colleagues and patients. Most of the participants had a positive perception of the use of ICTs in the healthcare practice, particularly among younger nurses. Finally, the major reservations perceived were related to privacy and patient confidentiality, and lack of time to learn how to use, or use ICTs.

scholarly journals Innovación en los procesos de distribución, mediante el uso de las TIC. Un estudio exploratorio en las mipymes

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-122
Author(s):  
Paula Rosalinda Antonio Vidaña ◽  
Daniel Martínez Navarrete ◽  
Luz del Carmen Muñoz Palacios ◽  
Carlos Alberto Ruiz López
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Redes Sociales ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Medium Enterprises

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar el nivel de adopción de las TIC´s en los procesos de distribución de las Micro, Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (MIPyMES). El estudio fue concluyente de tipo descriptivo, que por tomar la muestra en un momento específico es transversal simple, aplicando una muestra de 483 encuestas en un periodo de febrero y mayo 2020, en los municipios de Orizaba e Ixtaczoquitlán.  Se obtuvieron resultados, que en un 23.1% consideran que no necesitan medios como redes sociales, el 34.1% consideran no necesario el usar el servicio de paquetería, lo cual fue un punto discursivo como parte del análisis, entre otros resultados mostrados. Abstract The objective of this research consisted of identifying the level of impact Information and Communication Technologies (Ict) had in distribution processes in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The study consisted of a conclusive descriptive type: which, due to the application of a survey during a specific period, it is a simple cross-sectional study applying a sample of 483 surveys between the months of February and May 2020, in the municipalities of Orizaba and Ixtaczoquitlan, in the State of Veracruz. Results showed that 23.1% considered that they had no need for media such as social networks, 34.1% considered the use of postal or parcel services unnecessary, which was a discursive standpoint as part of the analysis among other given results.

scholarly journals The use of information and communication technologies in Latin American dentists: A Cross-Sectional Study from Ecuador

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda ◽  
Carlos A. Vera-Paz ◽  
Emanuel Vanegas ◽  
Juan Carlos Gallardo ◽  
Miguel Felix ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Security Concerns

Abstract Background: The use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) provide the tools for enabling fast and reliable real-time communications, as well as the transfer of information between dental professionals and their patients. However, little is known about the frequency and preference of ICTs among Latin-American dentists. Our study aims to fill this gap by assessing different aspects related to ICTs, mainly the frequency of use, perceptions, and barriers among Ecuadorian dentists. Methods: An anonymous, cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted among 342 Ecuadorian dentists. The final questionnaire included 13 items related to the frequency of use, perceptions, and barriers of ICTs. Bivariate analysis was performed by using chi-squared testing to explore the association between the independent variables and the intended use of ICTs, as well as to characterize the perceptions and barriers related to ICTs. Results: In general, most participants reported the use of ICTs to communicate with colleagues (99.7%), and patients (96.2%), while only 63.5% reported using ICTs to obtain academic information in their daily practice. WhatsApp was rated as the most used ICT for communicating with colleagues and patients. A majority of participants considered that ICTs can be useful for facilitating continuing dental education (92.1%), searching new work opportunities (91.5%), promoting health (90.1%), working with colleagues and other health professionals (91.2%), promoting their professional services (90.6%), and for resolving clinical cases (87.7%). On the subject of barriers, privacy and security concerns about personal and/or patient information was the biggest concern among dentists (65%), followed by lack of time to learn how to use and/or use ICTs (48%), lack of mobile internet access (28.1%), and lack of internet access at work (24.9%). Conclusion: In our study, we found that Ecuadorian dentists had a high usage rate of ICTs, mainly for communicating with other colleagues and patients, while the academic use of technology remains a comparatively underused application. Most participants had a positive perception towards ICTs, while privacy and security concerns were identified as the main barrier. Older age was associated with a less favourable perception as well as an increased likelihood of reporting barriers related to the use of technology.

scholarly journals The use of information and communication technologies in Latin American dentists: A Cross-Sectional Study from Ecuador

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda ◽  
Carlos A. Vera-Paz ◽  
Emanuel Vanegas ◽  
Juan Carlos Gallardo ◽  
Miguel Felix ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Security Concerns

Abstract Background: The use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) provide the tools for enabling fast and reliable real-time communications, as well as the transfer of information between dental professionals and their patients. However, little is known about the frequency and preference of ICTs among Latin-American dentists. Our study aims to fill this gap by assessing different aspects related to ICTs, mainly the frequency of use, perceptions, and barriers among Ecuadorian dentists. Methods: An anonymous, cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted among 342 Ecuadorian dentists. The final questionnaire included 13 items related to the frequency of use, perceptions, and barriers of ICTs. Bivariate analysis was performed by using chi-squared testing to explore the association between the independent variables and the intended use of ICTs, as well as to characterize the perceptions and barriers related to ICTs. Results: In general, most participants reported the use of ICTs to communicate with colleagues (99.7%), and patients (96.2%), while only 63.5% reported using ICTs to obtain academic information in their daily practice. WhatsApp was rated as the most used ICT for communicating with colleagues and patients. A majority of participants considered that ICTs can be useful for facilitating continuing dental education (92.1%), searching new work opportunities (91.5%), promoting health (90.1%), working with colleagues and other health professionals (91.2%), promoting their professional services (90.6%), and for resolving clinical cases (87.7%). On the subject of barriers, privacy and security concerns about personal and/or patient information was the biggest concern among dentists (65%), followed by lack of time to learn how to use and/or use ICTs (48%), lack of mobile internet access (28.1%), and lack of internet access at work (24.9%). Conclusion: In our study, we found that Ecuadorian dentists had a high usage rate of ICTs, mainly for communicating with other colleagues and patients, while the academic use of technology remains a comparatively underused application. Most participants had a positive perception towards ICTs, while privacy and security concerns were identified as the main barrier. Older age was associated with a less favourable perception as well as an increased likelihood of reporting barriers related to the use of technology.

scholarly journals Motivation of classroom attendance students for the use of digital technologies in online courses

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Regina Antunes ◽  
Alfredo Almeida Pina-Oliveira ◽  
Maíra Rosa Apostolico ◽  
Ana Cláudia Giesbrecht Puggina
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Elements ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Structural Aspects

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify if structural aspects, previous use of digital technologies, and ways of studying by classroom attendance students interfere with motivation in the use of these technologies in online courses. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional study was carried out with 713 university students, from May to September 2015, with the use of an evaluation scale for motivational factors regarding the integration of information and communication technologies in education. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis of the data was carried out. Results: Desire to attend online courses interfered with four of the five scale factors. Having a space for studying and the way students reported learning better interfered with intrinsic motivation (p=0.006 and p=0.017, respectively). Conclusion: Predisposition to attend online courses, having an appropriate space to study, and reconciling studies with the use of other websites were positive elements for motivation of students in online courses.

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