Awareness and level of digital literacy among students receiving health-based education.

Journal: BMC medical education
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Being digitally literate allows health-based science students to access reliable, up-to-date information efficiently and expands the capacity for continuous learning. Digital literacy facilitates effective communication and collaboration among other healthcare providers. It helps to navigate the ethical implications of using digital technologies and aids the use of digital tools in managing healthcare processes. Our aim in this study is to determine the digital literacy level and awareness of our students receiving health-based education in our university and to pave the way for supporting the current curriculum with courses on digital literacy when necessary.

Authors

  • Alp Aydınlar
    Enka High School, Istanbul, Türkiye.
  • Arda Mavi
    Acibadem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
  • Ece Kütükçü
    Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Acibadem University, Istanbul, Türkiye.
  • Elçim Elgün Kırımlı
    Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Acibadem University, Istanbul, Türkiye.
  • Deniz Alış
    Department of Radiology, Acibadem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
  • Ata Akın
    Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Acibadem University, Istanbul, Türkiye.
  • Levent Altıntaş
    Department of Basic Sciences, Acibadem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye. levent.altintas@acibadem.edu.tr.