Development of a Point-of-Care HIV/Aids Medication Dosing Support System Using the Android Mobile Platform

Sadasivam, Rajani S.; Gathibandhe, Vaibhav; Tanik, Murat M.; Willig, James H.

doi:10.1007/s10916-010-9619-4

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“…Engineers have created various microscopes that attach to smartphones, providing a cost-effective and mobile way to bring more technology to poor and rural regions [50-52]. Development of point-of-care apps for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection treatment to support physicians with limited HIV training in undeveloped regions is expected to minimize errors and improve outcomes [53]. …”

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The Smartphone in Medicine: A Review of Current and Potential Use Among Physicians and Students

Ozdalga¹,

Ozdalga²,

Ahuja³

2012

J Med Internet Res

587

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BackgroundAdvancements in technology have always had major impacts in medicine. The smartphone is one of the most ubiquitous and dynamic trends in communication, in which one’s mobile phone can also be used for communicating via email, performing Internet searches, and using specific applications. The smartphone is one of the fastest growing sectors in the technology industry, and its impact in medicine has already been significant.ObjectiveTo provide a comprehensive and up-to-date summary of the role of the smartphone in medicine by highlighting the ways in which it can enhance continuing medical education, patient care, and communication. We also examine the evidence base for this technology.MethodsWe conducted a review of all published uses of the smartphone that could be applicable to the field of medicine and medical education with the exclusion of only surgical-related uses.ResultsIn the 60 studies that were identified, we found many uses for the smartphone in medicine; however, we also found that very few high-quality studies exist to help us understand how best to use this technology.ConclusionsWhile the smartphone’s role in medicine and education appears promising and exciting, more high-quality studies are needed to better understand the role it will have in this field. We recommend popular smartphone applications for physicians that are lacking in evidence and discuss future studies to support their use.

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The Smartphone in Medicine: A Review of Current and Potential Use Among Physicians and Students

Ozdalga¹,

Ozdalga²,

Ahuja³

2012

J Med Internet Res

587

354

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“…Simple prototype applications for ordering of essential medical supplies and reports about stocktaking have been developed and could be tested in pilot studies [30,38]. Similarly, a recent study has shown the potential of an android application in helping health workers optimise drug dosage schemes for antiretroviral therapy [39]. …”

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A cross-sectional pilot study assessing needs and attitudes to implementation of Information and Communication Technology for rational use of medicines among healthcare staff in rural Tanzania

Nilseng

Gustafsson

Nungu

et al. 2014

BMC Med Inform Decis Mak

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BackgroundIn resource-poor countries access to essential medicines, suboptimal prescribing and use of medicines are major problems. Health workers lack updated medical information and treatment support. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) could help tackle this. The impact of ICT on health systems in resource-poor countries is likely to be significant and transform the practice of medicine just as in high-income countries. However, research for finding the best way of doing this is needed. We aimed to assess current approaches to and use of ICT among health workers in two rural districts of Tanzania in relation to the current drug distribution practices, drug stock and continuing medical information (CME), as well as assessing the feasibility of using ICT to improve ordering and use of medicines.MethodsThis pilot study was conducted in 2010–2011, mapping the drug distribution chain in Tanzania, including problems and barriers. The study was conducted in Bunda and Serengeti districts, both part of the ICT4RD (ICT for rural development) project. Health workers involved in drug procurement and use at 13 health facilities were interviewed on use and knowledge of ICT, and their attitudes to its use in their daily work. They were also shown and interviewed about their thoughts on an android tablet application prototype for drug stock inventory and drug ordering, based on the Tanzanian Medical Stores Department (MSD) current paper forms.ResultsThe main challenge was a stable supply of essential medicines. Drug supplies were often delayed and incomplete, resulting in stock-outs. All 20 interviewed health workers used mobile phones, 8 of them Smartphones with Internet connection. The Health workers were very positive to the tablet application and saw its potential in reducing drug stock-outs. They also expressed a great need and wish for CME by distance.ConclusionThe tablet application was easily used and appreciated by health workers, and thus has the potential to save time and effort, reduce transportation costs and minimise drug stock-outs. Furthermore, the android tablet could be used to reach out with CME programs to health care workers at remote health facilities, as well as those in towns.

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“…Examples of m-health apps are: mobile personal health records (mPHRs) [9,10], apps for diabetes [11], apps for older adults [12] and apps for emergency healthcare support [13][14][15][16]. In difficult areas, m-health apps can help combat endemic and epidemic diseases [17,18] since countries in which such diseases are widespread have to overcome the challenges related to blood safety and availability [19,20].…”

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Compliance of Blood Donation Apps with Mobile OS Usability Guidelines

et al. 2015

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The aim of this paper is to employ the guidelines of Android, iOS, Blackberry and Windows Phone to analyze the usability compliance of free blood donation (BD) apps. An analysis process based on a systematic review protocol is used to select free BD apps. An assessment is conducted using a questionnaire composed of 13 questions concerning the compliance of free BD apps with Android, Blackberry, iOS and Windows Phone usability guidelines. A total of 133 free BD apps have been selected from the 188 BD apps identified. Around 63% of the free BD apps selected have a good compliance with mobile OS usability recommendations. Around 72% of Android, 57% of Windows Phone, 33% of iOS and 33% of Blackberry BD apps have a high usability score. The aspect of BD app behavior should be improved along with some style components: the use of pictures to explain ideas and the adaptation of the app to both horizontal and vertical orientations. Structure patterns should also be used to improve the structure aspect of a BD app. Usability is a quality aspect that should be improved in current BD apps. Our study provides smartphone users with a list of usable free BD apps and BD app developers with recommendations.

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Development of a Point-of-Care HIV/Aids Medication Dosing Support System Using the Android Mobile Platform

Cited by 9 publications

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The Smartphone in Medicine: A Review of Current and Potential Use Among Physicians and Students

The Smartphone in Medicine: A Review of Current and Potential Use Among Physicians and Students

A cross-sectional pilot study assessing needs and attitudes to implementation of Information and Communication Technology for rational use of medicines among healthcare staff in rural Tanzania

Compliance of Blood Donation Apps with Mobile OS Usability Guidelines

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