Questionnaire on the attitude of orthodontists in using new technologies.

Original Article
Published on 28-09-99

As promised, we are publishing the first results of this questionnaire.

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the survey for their time.

Just a reminder to please consider this data as an initial analysis and by no means complete.
We are waiting for more data in order to report more precise statistics.

VJO Staff

The questionnaire is composed of the following sections:

Section A: The role of technology in private life and at work.

Section B: Opinions regarding the use of technology in private life and at work.

Section C: Interest shown in technology progress and computer updating.

Section D: Personal feelings regarding the familiarity with computers and technology.

Section E: Technical questions investigating the real informational abilities of the subject.

Section F: Demographic information

Section A.

1. Computers are fun to use

82 % strongly agree

11 % agree neutral

6 % disagree

1 % strongly disagree

2. I think computers can help me to work better

85 % strongly agree

11 % agree neutral

4 % disagree

0 % strongly disagree

3. I try to avoid using computers in my work.

1% strongly agree

3 % agree neutral

52 % disagree

44 % strongly disagree

4. When I'm able to use the computer properly, I spend less time in accomplishing tasks previously done without it.

80 % strongly agree

17 % agree neutral

2 % disagree

1 % strongly disagree

5. The computer helps me in keeping my business administration and patient records.

97 % strongly agree

3 % agree neutral

0 % disagree

0 % strongly disagree

6. Electronic search of literature is very helpful in my profession.

85 % strongly agree

15 % agree neutral

0 % disagree

0 % strongly disagree

7. Electronic clinical presentation and articles are the easiest way to constantly feel updated in the current state of knowledge in orthodontics.

16 % strongly agree

30 % agree neutral

49 % disagree

5 % strongly disagree

8. I like to use Internet resources to discuss with my colleagues.

58 % strongly agree

37 % agree neutral

2 % disagree

3 % strongly disagree

9. I make extensive use of electronic resources in order to find the necessary literature.

76 % strongly agree

24 % agree neutral

0 % disagree

0 % strongly disagree

10. I have my computer running all-day-long in my office and/or at home.

88 % strongly agree

10 % agree neutral

1 % disagree

1 % strongly disagree

The questionnaire is composed of the following sections:

Section A: The role of technology in private life and at work.

Section B: Opinions regarding the use of technology in private life and at work.

Section C: Interest shown in technology progress and computer updating.

Section D: Personal feelings regarding the familiarity with computers and technology.

Section E: Technical questions investigating the real informational abilities of the subject.

Section F: Demographic information

 

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