Tayebeh Azarmehr - Department of Operating Room, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
Fatemeh Pouladkhay - Department of Operating Room, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
Ebrahim Nasiri Formi - Department of Anesthesiology, Operating Room and Emergencies, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
Rana Abjar - Department of Operating Room, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
Fereshte Sargolzaei - Department of Operating Room, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran

Introduction: There is a growing concern about the impact of personal electronic devices (PEDs), including mobile phones, on healthcare, particularly in the operating room, as they can lead to distractions and reduced focus, compromising patient safety. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study involved ۱۲۷ healthcare personnel and anesthesiologists working in teaching hospitals affiliated with Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. The study aimed to investigate their awareness, attitude, and performance regarding the use of PEDs. Questionnaires were administered, and data analysis was carried out using statistical tests. Results: All participants used mobile phones as their personal communication devices in the operating room. Most participants used their devices for various purposes, such as making calls, sending messages, and emails, playing games, and internet browsing. The mean attitude score was ۶۵.۳۴ ± ۳۸.۹, the mean performance score was ۳۳.۳۰ ± ۳۲.۴, and the mean awareness score was ۸۸.۵ ± ۷۷.۲۹. Factors like age, gender, field of study, educational level, and work experience did not significantly affect attitude, performance, or awareness scores. Conclusion: It is essential for healthcare professionals to strike a balance between using personal electronic devices to enhance patient care and managing potential distractions. These findings can inform strategies to prevent distractions caused by mobile phone use and ensure patient safety in healthcare settings. Further research is needed in this area to provide effective solutions and mitigate risks associated with PED use in healthcare.

Attitude, Awareness, Operating room, Performance, Personal electric devices