University faculty on student motivation to use medical education apps and barriers to their usage.

Objective: University teachers, who primarily provide guidance and advice to their students, can play a significant role in educational process transformation. As there is no particular e-learning framework, it is important to understand the factors and variables that may impact both its effective usage and further successful implementation. The current study aims to outline the influence of university faculty, and possible barriers preventing medical students from using apps for learning purposes.

Medical application usage traits by students in Greece.

Objective: Medical applications ("apps") can offer innovative educational capabilities, facilitating the acquisition of learning objectives and enhancing decision making. The present study aims at demonstrating the usage characteristics and relevant perceptions among students in seven medical schools in Greece.

Materials And Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted through an online survey.