iPhone Apps for First Aid: A Content Analysis

Thygerson, Steven M.; West, Joshua H.; Rassbach, Amber R.; Thygerson, Alton L.

doi:10.1080/15398285.2012.673465

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“…More than half (56%) of the apps were games, consistent with strategies appealing to young people [ 16 ]. Other reviews showed a similar lack of comprehensive, scientific information for asthma management [ 17 ], and variance in adherence to established guidelines for first aid by source [ 18 ] and for cancer information by target audience (health care professionals vs the public) [ 19 ]. Results of these studies highlight that, although the material is vast, there is a lack of information with scientific grounding or theory-based interventions available to users.…”

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Cannabis Mobile Apps: A Content Analysis

Ramo¹,

Popova²,

Grana³

et al. 2015

JMIR mHealth uHealth

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BackgroundMobile technology is pervasive and widely used to obtain information about drugs such as cannabis, especially in a climate of rapidly changing cannabis policy; yet the content of available cannabis apps is largely unknown. Understanding the resources available to those searching for cannabis apps will clarify how this technology is being used to reflect and influence cannabis use behavior.ObjectiveWe investigated the content of 59 cannabis-related mobile apps for Apple and Android devices as of November 26, 2014.MethodsThe Apple and Google Play app stores were searched using the terms “cannabis” and “marijuana.” Three trained coders classified the top 20 apps for each term and each store, using a coding guide. Apps were examined for the presence of 20 content codes derived by the researchers.ResultsTotal apps available for each search term were 124 for cannabis and 218 for marijuana in the Apple App Store, and 250 each for cannabis and marijuana on Google Play. The top 20 apps in each category in each store were coded for 59 independent apps (30 Apple, 29 Google Play). The three most common content areas were cannabis strain classification (33.9%), facts about cannabis (20.3%), and games (20.3%). In the Apple App Store, most apps were free (77%), all were rated “17+” years, and the average user rating was 3.9/5 stars. The most popular apps provided cannabis strain classifications (50%), dispensary information (27%), or general facts about cannabis (27%). Only one app (3%) provided information or resources related to cannabis abuse, addiction, or treatment. On Google Play, most apps were free (93%), rated “high maturity” (79%), and the average user rating was 4.1/5. The most popular app types offered games (28%), phone utilities (eg, wallpaper, clock; 21%) and cannabis food recipes (21%); no apps addressed abuse, addiction, or treatment.ConclusionsCannabis apps are generally free and highly rated. Apps were most often informational (facts, strain classification), or recreational (games), likely reflecting and influencing the growing acceptance of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes. Apps addressing addiction or cessation were underrepresented in the most popular cannabis mobile apps. Differences among apps for Apple and Android platforms likely reflect differences in the population of users, developer choice, and platform regulations.

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Cannabis Mobile Apps: A Content Analysis

Ramo¹,

Popova²,

Grana³

et al. 2015

JMIR mHealth uHealth

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“…Rarely were the views of clinicians in the specific field of first aid or the role of the general population examined. 6,[20][21][22] In this study, it was established that telemedicine has a promising and effective role to play in emergency management and clinician-patient interactions. The results indicate how tele-first-aid can benefit the current status of clinical medicine by improving the effectiveness of treatments, bystander first aid, and the clinician-patient relationship, and having positive effects on practice.…”

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Clinicians’ Perspectives About the Feasibility and Effectiveness of Using Telemedicine in First Aid: A Qualitative Study

Fang¹,

Jia²,

Wang³

et al. 2021

IJGM

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Objective: This study investigated clinicians' perspectives on the feasibility and effectiveness of using telemedicine in the context of providing first aid. It is crucial to identify and explore clinicians' attitudes and awareness of tele-first-aid in China to keep pace with ongoing global trends. Design: This was a qualitative study. Data gathered from in-depth interviews with 22 clinicians were coded into themes and analyzed. Participants: Participants included hospital-based clinicians: four clinical specialists, eight emergency nurses, four emergency doctors, three general practitioners, and three clinical administrators. Setting: The study was conducted in university-affiliated hospitals. Results: All clinicians who were invited to participate believed that the use of telemedicine in first aid was promising and effective. Participants stated that relevant technology should be designed to synergize the chain of existing platforms in the industry and that it should be determined who has the authority to utilize such technology and how it should be used to achieve the sought-after benefits. The use of such technology refreshes the role of clinicians and their relationship with patients. Additionally, participants believed that the government could play an important role especially in the reform of medical systems. Conclusion:Telemedicine can facilitate the provision of conventional first aid and systematically exploit existing resources due to its feasibility and effectiveness. The social benefits of using tele-first-aid in clinical and community applications, especially when used in coordination with existing resources, make its adoption an inevitable trend in the field.

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“…For workers to complete their tasks more efficiently and safely, some glasses allow viewing of live information, documents, work procedures, and health and safety information. In addition to this, they facilitate evacuation and rapid emergency activities by locating workers in the plant and dynamically guiding them to a safe point through geolocation technology [34]. In such systems, assistance is provided to people who require attention by sending their location to specialists and automatically requesting the support of the emergency team.…”

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Innovative Technologies for Occupational Health and Safety: A Scoping Review

Flor-Unda,

Fuentes,

Dávila

et al. 2023

Safety

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Technological advancements have allowed for the design and development of multiple intelligent devices that monitor the health and safety status of workers in the industry in general. This paper reviews and describes the alternative technologies and their potential for monitoring risk situations, vital signs, physical variables, worker positions, and behavioral trends of workers in their work activities in the workplace. A scoping review was conducted using PRISMA ScR in which information was extracted from 99 scientific articles related to these technological advances. The operational characteristics and utilities of devices whose primary function is to control better and monitor worker safety and health were identified. It was concluded that technology strongly improves the acquisition and sending of information. This information can be used to provide alerts and feedback to workers so that they act more safely and protect their health. In addition, technological developments have resulted in devices that eliminate operational risks by replacing manual activities with automated and autonomous tasks.

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iPhone Apps for First Aid: A Content Analysis

Cited by 9 publications

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Cannabis Mobile Apps: A Content Analysis

Cannabis Mobile Apps: A Content Analysis

Clinicians’ Perspectives About the Feasibility and Effectiveness of Using Telemedicine in First Aid: A Qualitative Study

Innovative Technologies for Occupational Health and Safety: A Scoping Review

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