A dependência de smartphone em estudantes de medicina: uma revisão narrativa

Abstract

Introduction: Technologies have brought unprecedented changes in the way people communicate, as well as new potential in education. The expansion of smartphone use has brought new perspectives and presents itself as a powerful educational tool. However, negative impacts of the excessive use of the device are observed mainly in the population of young university students. Therefore, it is necessary to understand, identify and manage this behavioral dependence. Objective: This study aimed to identify and discuss smartphone dependence in medical students and its repercussions on physical and emotional health, as well as to present ways of identifying smartphone dependence and the approaches aimed at minimizing the pathological use of this technology. Methodology: This is a qualitative study of narrative view, necessary to discuss smartphone dependence among medical students today. Conclusion: The excessive use of the smartphone is a reality, especially in the university population. The recognition of dysfunctional use of the device is becoming increasingly important, since the negative impacts on physical and mental health are evident in several publications worldwide. However, measures to manage addiction become as important as identifying the problem