Table 5 Attitudes towards computers, tablets and smartphones

I believe computers, tablets and smartphones are useful in my everyday (non-work related) life

4.79

4.95

0.16 (− 0.24–0.56)

4.40

4.50

0.10 (− 0.61–0.81)

− 0.06 (− 0.86–0.74)

I believe computers and mobile apps can assist me in my work at the health centre

4.63

5.00

0.37 (0.08–0.66)

4.50

5.00

0.50 (0.26–0.74)

0.13 (− 0.23–0.49)

I believe I would be able to use a computer or mobile app to provide patient care

4.63

5.00

0.37 (0.08–0.66)

4.35

4.95

0.60 (0.32–0.88)

0.23 (− 0.16–0.62)

I believe I would be able to learn how to use a computer or mobile app

4.79

5.00

0.21 (0.05–0.47)

4.65

5.00

0.35 (0.12–0.58)

0.14 (−0.19–0.47)

I believe computers and mobile apps can support my decision making during healthcare provision

4.74

5.00

0.26 (0.01–0.53)

4.70

5.00

0.30 (0.08–0.52)

0.04 (−0.30–0.37)

I think using computers and mobile apps would increase my workload

1.74

1.74

0

1.47

1.32

−0.16 (− 0.56–0.24)

−0.16 (− 0.60–0.29)

I think the use of computers and mobile apps would improve quality of care

4.63

5.00

0.37 (−0.03–0.77)

4.55

4.95

0.40 (−0.11–0.91)

0.03 (− 0.60–0.66)

I do not have time to learn how to use computers and mobile apps

1.83

1.44

0.39 (−1.14–0.36)

1.42

1.37

−0.05 (− 0.55–0.44)

0.34 (− 0.52–1.19)

I do not have time to use computers and mobile apps

1.89

1.44

− 0.44 (− 1.25–0.36)

1.53

1.58

0.05 (− 0.44–0.55)

0.49 (− 0.40–1.40)

Overall, I believe using computers and mobile apps in patient care is a good idea

4.94

5.00

0.06 (− 0.15–0.26)

4.80

5.00

0.20 (− 0.44–0.55)

0.14 (− 0.13–0.42)