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Portable computing in psychiatry.

¹UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital, Los Angeles, California 90024, USA. jsluo@mednet.ucla.edu

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie

|February 7, 2004

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Personal digital assistants (PDAs), or handheld computers, are increasingly used in medicine, particularly in psychiatry. This review covers their applications in patient management, information access, and education, alongside security considerations.

Area of Science:

Medical Informatics
Psychiatry
Digital Health

Background:

Personal digital assistants (PDAs) are gaining traction in medical practice.
Their adoption presents unique opportunities and challenges within psychiatric settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the literature on the use of PDAs in psychiatric practice.
To highlight the diverse applications and implications of these devices for mental health professionals.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive review of published articles.
Analysis of studies detailing PDA utilization in psychiatry.

Main Results:

PDAs are utilized for document editing, patient tracking, and accessing medical information.

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Applications include drug reference guides, prescription writing, and medical education.

Security features and concerns associated with PDAs are discussed.

Conclusions:

PDAs offer significant value and are increasingly implemented in psychiatric practice.
Their integration enhances efficiency in various clinical and educational tasks.
Addressing security is crucial for the effective adoption of PDAs in mental healthcare.