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Smartphone applications in paediatric radiology: availability and authority.
Susan C Shelmerdine1, Jeremy O Lynch
1Specialist Registrar in Clinical Radiology, Department of Clinical Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, WC1N 3JH, UK, susie.shelmerdine@gmail.com.
Pediatric Radiology
|April 1, 2015
Summary
All nine paediatric radiology applications found were developed with medical expertise. However, the limited availability suggests a market gap for patient-focused mobile health tools.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Informatics
- Mobile Health
Background:
- Widespread smartphone ownership raises questions about the reliability of medical applications.
- Assessing the quality and availability of health-related apps is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the range of paediatric radiology smartphone applications.
- To determine the involvement of healthcare professionals in app development.
- To identify potential gaps in the paediatric radiology app market.
Main Methods:
- Searched major smartphone marketplaces for paediatric radiology terms.
- Recorded data including cost, ratings, downloads, and healthcare professional involvement.
- Analyzed target audience and medical expertise claims.
Main Results:
- Nine paediatric radiology applications were identified on the Apple iTunes App Store and nine on Google Play.
- All applications targeted healthcare professionals, with none available for patients or caregivers.
- All listed applications reported development with medical expertise.
Conclusions:
- All reviewed paediatric radiology applications involved healthcare professionals in their development.
- A significant market gap exists for paediatric radiology applications, particularly those designed for patients and families.
- Further development of patient-centered mobile health tools in this specialty is warranted.
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