Nomophobia Prevalence in Medical Students, Nurses, and Doctors – A Literature Review

Nomophobia is the rising social phenomenon consisting of an irrational fear of being left without a mobile phone. Although the name refers to the absence of a mobile phone, it emphasizes smartphones and mobile data connectivity. This review will aim to establish a connection between the exaggerated use of smartphones, social media, and other online services with the stressful and challenging routines of medical students and medical professionals. Furthermore, this study will try to determine whether or not a connection exists between elevated anxiety levels, procrastination of academic duties, and overall underachievement with nomophobia behavior among said students and professionals. A chronological and systematic literature review was performed, including scientific findings published no earlier than 2017, and excluding older publications.