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Michelle Lin1, Salim Rezaie2, Iltifat Husain3
1Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, California, USA.
Emergency Medicine Journal : EMJ
|February 26, 2014
Summary
Emergency medicine providers can leverage mobile applications to enhance patient care. This review highlights top apps to navigate the vast selection available for clinical use.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Emergency Medicine
- Digital Health
Background:
- Mobile applications are increasingly integrated into clinical workflows.
- A vast number of emergency medicine applications exist, posing a challenge for provider selection.
- Optimizing the use of mobile technology is crucial for improving emergency care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and present a curated list of high-utility mobile applications for emergency department providers.
- To demonstrate the positive impact of quality mobile apps on emergency patient care.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of available emergency medicine mobile applications.
- Selection of a "Top 10" list based on utility and impact.
- Categorization of app functionalities relevant to emergency care.
Main Results:
- A list of 10 essential mobile applications for emergency medicine is presented.
- These applications cover diverse aspects of emergency care, from diagnostics to treatment guidelines.
- The selected apps offer significant potential to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Quality mobile applications can significantly enhance the delivery of emergency care.
- A curated selection of apps can assist providers in making informed choices.
- Further research should explore the integration and impact of mobile health technologies in emergency departments.
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