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iPhones, iPads, and medical applications for antimicrobial stewardship

Debra A Goff1

  • 1Department of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. Debbie.goff@osumc.edu

Pharmacotherapy
|May 19, 2012
PubMed

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Medical apps on iPhones and iPads can enhance antimicrobial stewardship education for healthcare professionals. This review explores mobile applications for improving antimicrobial use and training in the United States.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Education
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Antimicrobial stewardship is crucial for combating resistance.
  • Current antimicrobial use education in the US is inconsistent.
  • Healthcare professionals require accessible, up-to-date information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review medical applications (apps) for antimicrobial stewardship.
  • To explore the integration of mobile technology in point-of-care education.
  • To identify resources for improving antimicrobial prescribing practices.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of medical apps for iOS devices.
  • Analysis of app features relevant to antimicrobial stewardship.
  • Evaluation of app potential for clinician training and patient education.

Main Results:

  • A growing number of medical apps are available for iPhone and iPad.
  • These apps offer potential for real-time clinical decision support.
  • Mobile technology can supplement traditional antimicrobial stewardship education.

Conclusions:

  • Mobile applications represent a novel technological approach to antimicrobial stewardship.
  • Integrating apps can standardize and enhance clinician training.
  • Further research is needed to assess the impact of apps on antimicrobial use outcomes.

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