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  • Medical Informatics
  • Neurosurgery Technology
  • Mobile Health Applications

Background:

  • Smartphone medical applications are emerging as valuable tools for neurosurgical patients, practitioners, and trainees.
  • The increasing prevalence of mobile health necessitates an evaluation of available neurosurgery-specific applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive review of neurosurgery-focused mobile applications available on major smartphone platforms.
  • To categorize and analyze the characteristics of these applications as of December 2013.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic search of the Apple App Store and Android Google Play Store was conducted in December 2013.
  • Neurosurgery apps were identified and categorized based on their descriptions.
  • Data collected included price, user ratings, release dates, target audience, and evidence of medical professional involvement.

Main Results:

  • 111 unique neurosurgery apps were identified across 7 categories: clinical tools, conference adjuncts, education, literature, marketing, patient information, and reference.
  • The majority of apps (64%) were free, with an average cost of $23.06 for paid apps.
  • While 66% of apps involved medical professionals, most lacked sufficient reviews for quality assessment, and patient information apps for non-spinal procedures were notably absent.

Conclusions:

  • A diverse range of neurosurgery apps exists, catering to various user groups.
  • A significant gap was identified in patient-focused applications for non-spinal neurosurgical conditions.
  • The quality and accuracy of medical information in these apps remain largely unverified due to a lack of reviews and oversight.