A Systematic Review of Smartphone Applications for Plastic Surgery Providers

Reusche, Ryan; Buchanan, Patrick J.; Kozlow, Jeffrey H.; Vercler, Christian J.

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“…Other software functions are targeted at health care providers as tools to improve and facilitate the delivery of patient care and improved medical education (6), especially in resource-constrained environments (like the COVID-19 pandemic). There has been significant increase in the number of surgical apps in past decade (7)(8)(9). However, there is a need for classification of apps based on their purpose and the audience that they are intended for.…”

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Smartphone applications (apps) in general surgical practice: An insight into their reliability and usefulness

Sinha

Khan

Gupta³

et al. 2022

Turk J Surg

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Objective: In today’s day and age with the advent of smartphones along with the handy apps available for download, there is increasing opportunities for surgeons to integrate such technology into clinical practice with great ease. This study aims to provide a systematic classification of apps in order to provide dependable data for choosing the right app by both surgeons and trainees. Material and Methods: A series of methodical searches were carried out on “Google Play Store” and “Apple’s App Store” with pre-decided keywords. The results were then sorted and segregated into relevant categories like core surgery, apps related to surgical practice, patient utility apps and other surgical branches. Thereafter, the apps that met with our cut-offs, were assessed for their credibility and utility, based on predefined parameters. Results: There were a lot of variations in between the categories we segregated the apps into. Using predefined cutoff criteria, (rating >3 and reviews >30), 48 of the apps were assessed finally for their utility and credibility. Out of these 48 apps, 42 were on android platform while the remaining 6 were on iOS. Ten apps were found to be having high credibility and 15 apps have high utility. Conclusion: The role of smartphone apps in surgery and surgical training appears highly promising and using apps with high credibility and utility will provide dependable and updated information for the surgeons and trainees.

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Smartphone applications (apps) in general surgical practice: An insight into their reliability and usefulness

Sinha

Khan

Gupta³

et al. 2022

Turk J Surg

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“…This study highlights a wide range of ENT-specific applications that are available. A number of studies on smartphone usage amongst medical trainees have been published, 6–8 in addition to specialty specific (maxillo-facial, 9 urology 10 and plastic surgery 11 ) reviews. In comparison with a study conducted in the USA in 2015 that detailed the availability of ENT-specific mobile applications, 12 our study suggests both an increasing number and diversity of ENT-specific applications.…”

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The role of smartphone applications in clinical practice: a review

Wallace

Kanegaonkar

2020

J. Laryngol. Otol.

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ObjectiveThe number of medical mobile phone applications continues to grow. Although otorhinolaryngology-specific applications represent a small proportion, there are exciting innovations emerging for the specialty. This article will assess the number of applications available and review how they may be used in clinical practice.MethodThe application stores of the two most popular mobile phone platforms, Apple and android, were searched using multiple search terms.ResultsA total of 107 ENT applications were identified and categorised according to intended use. Eight applications were reviewed in more detail and assessed on whether a doctor or allied health professional was involved in their design and if they were evidence-based.ConclusionThere are a number of ENT-specific smartphone applications currently available. As the technology progresses, their scope has extended beyond being purely for reference. Nevertheless, it remains difficult to assess the validity and security of these applications.

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“…4,8,9 Despite confidentiality concerns, smartphones are widely used, as they permit accessible and timely clinical photography and communication. 1,2,[10][11][12] Examples of uses for smartphone clinical photography include facilitating acute decision-making regarding burn patient's transfer to tertiary-care sites, [13][14][15] telemedicine among health-care providers, [16][17][18][19] facilitating patient autonomy via skin and wound assessments, 2,20,21 and postoperative outpatient care, 22,23 with many other uses described. [24][25][26][27] Despite the advantages smartphone clinical photography offers, their current method of use poses significant risks to patient confidentiality which are prohibitive to their continued use without modification.…”

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Avoiding Breach of Patient Confidentiality: Trial of a Smartphone Application That Enables Secure Clinical Photography and Communication

Dumestre

Fraulin

2019

Plast Surg (Oakv)

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Background: To evaluate a smartphone application for clinical photography that prioritizes and facilitates patient security. Methods: Ethics was obtained to trial the application Sharesmart. Calgary plastic surgeons/residents used the application for clinical photography and communication. Surveys gauging the application usability, incorporated consent process, and photograph storage/sharing were then sent to surgeons and patients. Results: Over a 1-year trial period, 16 Calgary plastic surgeons and 24 residents used the application to photograph 84 patients. Half (56%) of the patients completed the survey. The majority of patients found the applications consent process acceptable (89%) and felt their photograph was secure (89%). Half (51%) of the surgeons/residents completed the survey and would use the application as is (67%) or with modifications (33%). The consent process was felt to be superior (73%) or equivalent (23%) to participant’s prior methods and was felt to resolve issues present with current photography practices of secure transmission and storage of photographs by 100% and 95% of respondents, respectively. Perceived limitations of the application included difficulties in use with poor cellphone service or Internet, decreased speed compared to current practices, the lack of a desktop platform, video capability, and ability to transmit the photograph directly to the patient’s medical record. Conclusions: A smartphone clinical photography application addresses the risks of patient confidentiality breach present with current photography methods; broad implementation should be considered.

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A Systematic Review of Smartphone Applications for Plastic Surgery Providers

Cited by 17 publications

References 13 publications

Smartphone applications (apps) in general surgical practice: An insight into their reliability and usefulness

Smartphone applications (apps) in general surgical practice: An insight into their reliability and usefulness

The role of smartphone applications in clinical practice: a review

Avoiding Breach of Patient Confidentiality: Trial of a Smartphone Application That Enables Secure Clinical Photography and Communication

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