Medscape March 25, 2025
The advancement of digital tools has brought about a profound transformation across many sectors, and healthcare is no exception. When used with the appropriate ethical and technical safeguards, these tools can contribute to increased productivity and career development.
In recent years, several studies have highlighted the potential benefits of digital technologies for healthcare professionals. One such study, an umbrella review published in The Lancet Digital Health, found that these tools positively affect practitioner performance, clinical effectiveness, and patient access to care.
Researchers also identified beneficial effects, including expanding service reach, improving job satisfaction, reducing task execution time, and even optimizing administrative processes.
“Digital technologies have great potential for healthcare professionals,” said Israel Júnior Borges do Nascimento, professor at the Federal...
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