SynthesisJournal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA
Handheld computing in medicine.
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Who cites it
58 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Assessing the internal and external validity of mobile health physical activity promotion interventions: a systematic literature review using the RE-AIM framework.Journal of medical Internet research · 2013Pooled it
- Evidence for handheld electronic medical records in improving care: a systematic review.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2006Pooled it
- Who's using PDAs? Estimates of PDA use by health care providers: a systematic review of surveys.Journal of medical Internet research · 2006Pooled it
- Use of handheld computers in medical education. A systematic review.Journal of general internal medicine · 2006Pooled it
- The impact of mobile handheld technology on hospital physicians' work practices and patient care: a systematic review.Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIAPooled it
- Handheld vs. laptop computers for electronic data collection in clinical research: a crossover randomized trial.Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIATrial
- Mobile Learning in Medical Education: Quasi-Experimental Realist Evaluation of Usage, Context, and Examination Performance in a Curricular Setting.JMIR medical education · 2026Article
- Paradigm Shift of Health Professions Education Through Mobile Devices: A Literature Review of Reviews.Medical science educator · 2025Review
- Drug closed-loop management system using mobile technology.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2022Article
- Perception and Usage of Point of Care Devices: A Cross-sectional Study Targeting Residents and Trainers in Oman.Oman medical journal · 2021Article
- Development process of a mobile electronic medical record for nurses: a single case study.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2019Article
- Apps for Health-Related Education in Pharmacy Practice: Needs Assessment Survey Among Patients Within a Large Metropolitan Area.JMIR research protocols · 2017Article
- Using mobile devices for inpatient rounding and handoffs: an innovative application developed and rapidly adopted by clinicians in a pediatric hospital.Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA · 2017Article
- The "e-Generation": The Technological Usage and Experiences of Medical Students from a Developing Country.International journal of telemedicine and applications · 2017Article
- Assessing the Usability of Six Data Entry Mobile Interfaces for Caregivers: A Randomized Trial.JMIR human factors · 2015Article
- The suitability of gray-scale electronic readers for dermatology journals.Annals of dermatology · 2014Article
- Use and perceived benefits of mobile devices by physicians in preventing adverse drug events in the nursing home.Journal of the American Medical Directors Association · 2013Article
- Acceptability and adoption of handheld computer data collection for public health research in China: a case study.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2013Article
- Challenges in the Implementation of a Mobile Application in Clinical Practice: Case Study in the Context of an Application that Manages the Daily Interventions of Nurses.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2013Article
- Clinical care improvement with use of health information technology focusing on evidence based medicine.Healthcare informatics research · 2012Article
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5 authors.
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Abstract
Handheld computers have become a valuable and popular tool in various fields of medicine. A systematic review of articles was undertaken to summarize the current literature regarding the use of handheld devices in medicine. A variety of articles were identified, and relevant information for various medical fields was summarized. The literature search covered general information about handheld devices, the use of these devices to access medical literature, electronic pharmacopoeias, patient tracking, medical education, research, business management, e-prescribing, patient confidentiality, and costs as well as specialty-specific uses for personal digital assistants (PDAs). The authors concluded that only a small number of articles provide evidence-based information about the use of PDAs in medicine. The majority of articles provide descriptive information, which is nevertheless of value. This article aims to increase the awareness among physicians about the potential roles for handheld computers in medicine and to encourage the further evaluation of their use.
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