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2024年6月 Journal of Nanjing Medical University（Social Sciences）of Nanjing Medical University（Social Sciences） · 281 ·
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An investigation on digital literacy of clinical medicine freshmen in the

age of digital medicine
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WU Juan ，SONG Yueli 2
1. School of Humanistic Medicine，2. School of Health Management，Anhui Medical University，Hefei 230032，China
Abstract：The new round of industrial and technological revolution represented by artificial intelligence
have promoted rapid changes in healthcare practice and education，posing significant challenges to the digital
adaptability and competency of healthcare professionals. Therefore，medical universities and colleges must
enhance digital literacy education. This paper aims to explore the performance and influencing factors of digital
literacy among new students in clinical medicine. Based on 728 valid samples，the overall level of digital
literacy of clinical medicine freshmen was good，yet the digital content and creation literacy was the most
significant weakness. Variables including gender，only child status，student cadres，types of devices with
Internet access and family backgrounds including family residency location，economic conditions，parents
education level have different digital literacy performances. Student cadres，family location，and types of
devices enabled with Internet access are key factors affecting their digital literacy level. The results provide
scientific insights for medical universities and colleges to precisely implement digital literacy education and
improvement for medical students，aiming to cultivate high ⁃ level healthcare professionals in the digital
intelligence healthcare era.
Key words：clinical medical；freshman；digital literacy；digital medicine；influencing factor