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Lightweight, mobile E-mail for intra-clinic communication

R D Acuff1, L M Fagan, T C Rindfleisch

  • 1Stanford University School of Medicine, Section on Medical Informatics, CA 94305-5479, USA.

Proceedings : a Conference of the American Medical Informatics Association. AMIA Fall Symposium
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
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A new mobile messaging system for clinics was developed but faced delays. Message delivery was slow, and bulky devices prevented timely message viewing by healthcare staff.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Informatics
  • Clinical Communication Systems
  • Mobile Health Technology

Background:

  • Clinical settings require rapid communication for assistance and information exchange.
  • Existing communication methods may not fully meet the demands of informal, quick interactions.
  • The need for efficient messaging systems in healthcare environments is growing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a mobile messaging system for facilitating informal clinical interactions.
  • To assess the timeliness of message delivery and user adoption within a clinic setting.
  • To identify factors influencing the effectiveness of mobile communication tools in healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a mobile messaging system with safeguards for timely message acknowledgment.

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  • Evaluation of message delivery times and user-reported delays in message viewing.
  • Assessment of device usability and user adherence to carrying the mobile system.

    • Main Results:

    • Message delivery was approximately 50% slower than the target of 30 seconds.
    • Delays in message viewing averaged over eleven minutes due to device bulkiness and user non-adherence.
    • The mobile system, including its radio unit, was perceived as too bulky for consistent carrying.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed mobile messaging system experienced significant delays impacting its efficiency.
    • Device size and user carrying habits are critical factors for the success of clinical mobile messaging systems.
    • Future improvements in hardware and clinical software are anticipated to enhance the adoption of such systems.