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1. #ISCRIBE MEDICATION UPDATE#
2. #ISCRIBE MEDICATION PORTABLE#
3. #ISCRIBE MEDICATION TRIAL#
4. #ISCRIBE MEDICATION PC#
5. #ISCRIBE MEDICATION WINDOWS#

Results were combined (using the Boolean term “and”) with the following education-related MeSH terms and keywords: exp Education, Medical Students, Medical Attitude of Health Personnel Attitude to Computers Faculty, Medical exp Academic Medical Centers Computer User Training Educational Technology medical student$ resident$ or residency.

#ISCRIBE MEDICATION PC#

We searched OVID MEDLINE (1993 to September 2004) using the following broad set of PDA-related medical subject headings (MeSH) and keywords: Computers, Handheld (introduced in 2003, previously indexed as Microcomputers) Microcomputers Computer-Assisted Instruction Computer Peripherals Point-of-Care Systems PDA$ palm pilot handspring pocket PC or wireless.

#ISCRIBE MEDICATION UPDATE#

2- 4, 6- 14 We performed a systematic review of the literature to (1) update educators and trainees on uses of handheld computers in medical education, (2) develop a list of popular software packages, and (3) examine the impact of PDA use on patient care. While a number of useful reviews have been published, most have been narrative and do not report the most recent research, such as that presented at medical education conferences. 5 Wireless devices allow users to access electronic mail and the internet remotely, creating virtually limitless access to medical resources or other information.īecause of the rapid advances in this field, it may be difficult for medical educators to remain abreast of the current and potential uses of handheld computers.

#ISCRIBE MEDICATION WINDOWS#

Pocket PCs using Windows have larger screens, the ability to run multiple programs simultaneously, and natural handwriting recognition software. Palm OS devices, in general, have a longer battery life, smaller size, and larger number of medical applications. 4 Most current devices use either the Palm operating system (OS) or Windows, which offer high-resolution color displays, and provide sufficient memory to store large amounts of data or reference material. 3Īs the release of the Apple Newton in 1993 and Palm Pilot in 1996, PDAs have developed increasing functionality, with decreasing size and weight. 2 Handheld computers are also becoming an important part of patient care and documentation through electronic order entry and patient tracking applications. 1 At the bedside, they can be used for clinical education by facilitating calculation of clinical prediction rules, checking for drug interactions, and consulting references to expand differential diagnoses. Handhelds may be used in the classroom for formal instruction, with such novel applications as conducting real-time surveys via wireless units.

#ISCRIBE MEDICATION PORTABLE#

Also known as personal digital assistants (PDAs), handheld computers offer a powerful and portable means of managing medical information and increasing clinical knowledge. With the increasingly complex and vast amount of information presented in medical education today, handheld computers have proven to be a valuable resource for medical students, residents, and faculty physicians. Further studies are needed to evaluate how PDAs impact learning and clinical outcomes. No articles reported the impact of PDA use on patient outcomes.ĬONCLUSION: Most medical trainees find handhelds useful in their medical education and patient care.

#ISCRIBE MEDICATION TRIAL#

Only 1 randomized trial with educational outcomes was found, demonstrating improved learning and application of evidence-based medicine with use of PDA-based decision support software. By contrast, trainees rated medical textbooks, medication references, and medical calculators as the most useful applications.

Most of the studies included described PDA use for patient tracking and documentation.

Satisfaction was generally high and correlated with the level of handheld computer experience. Approximately 60% to 70% of medical students and residents use PDAs for educational purposes or patient care.

RESULTS: Sixty-seven studies met inclusion criteria. Reports presenting a qualitative or quantitative evaluation were included.

REVIEW METHODS: We identified articles and abstracts that described the use of PDAs in medical education by trainees or educators. OBJECTIVE: We systematically reviewed the literature to (1) describe medical trainees' use of PDAs for education or patient care, (2) catalog popular software applications, and (3) evaluate the impact of PDA use on patient care.ĭATA SOURCES: MEDLINE (1993 to 2004), medical education-related conference proceedings, and hand search of article bibliographies. Few comprehensive reviews of PDA use in medicine have been published. BACKGROUND: Over the past decade, handheld computers (or personal digital assistants ) have become a popular tool among medical trainees and physicians.