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. 2003 Mar-Apr;10(2):139-49.
doi: 10.1197/jamia.m1180.

Handheld computing in medicine

Sandra Fischer  1 , Thomas E Stewart, Sangeeta Mehta, Randy Wax, Stephen E Lapinsky
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Handheld computing in medicine

Sandra Fischer et al. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2003 Mar-Apr.

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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