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Handheld computing in medicine.

Sandra Fischer1, Thomas E Stewart, Sangeeta Mehta

  • 1Technology Application Unit, Intensive Care Unit, Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue #1825, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X5, Canada.

Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA
|February 22, 2003
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Handheld computers, or personal digital assistants (PDAs), are increasingly used in medicine. While many articles describe their uses, few offer evidence-based data on their effectiveness.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Handheld computers are widely adopted in healthcare.
  • Their applications span various medical fields, including patient tracking and e-prescribing.
  • Personal digital assistants (PDAs) are a key technology in this domain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and summarize the existing literature on handheld computer use in medicine.
  • To highlight the diverse applications and potential roles of these devices for physicians.
  • To encourage further evidence-based evaluation of their utility.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature review was conducted.
  • Articles were identified and analyzed for relevant information across medical fields.
  • The review covered general and specialty-specific uses of handheld devices.

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Main Results:

  • A broad range of applications for handheld computers in medicine were identified.
  • The majority of reviewed articles provided descriptive information rather than evidence-based data.
  • Evidence-based literature on personal digital assistant (PDA) use in medicine remains limited.

Conclusions:

  • Handheld computers offer significant potential in various medical applications.
  • There is a need for more research to provide evidence-based support for their use.
  • Increased physician awareness and further evaluation are crucial for optimizing their role in healthcare.