Surgical Smartphone Applications Across Different Platforms

Kulendran, Myutan; Lim, M.; Laws, Georgia; Chow, Andre; Nehme, Jean; Darzi, Ara; Purkayastha, Sanjay

doi:10.1177/1553350614525670

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“…Recent estimates anticipate over 500 million users applying smartphones in health-care related contexts by 2015 [4] with a steadily increasing availability [5][6][7][8].…”

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Goniometer-apps in hand surgery and their applicability in daily clinical practice

et al. 2015

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Background: Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, and numerous applications (apps) make use of the goniometer, which is comparable to a medical protractor. The aim of this study was to evaluate the availability, reliability and validity of medical apps using the goniometer function in smartphones. Methods: Sixteen goniometer-apps downloaded from Apple's (twelve apps) and Google's (four apps) app stores matched initial inclusion criteria (inclusion criteria: *gonio* or *rom*, specifically designed to measure angles) were assessed and compared to a universal mechanical goniometer by measuring an irregular, four-sided pyramid with distinct angles. Results: Twelve iOS (Apple's operating system) and four Android (Google's operating system) apps were included. Ten of twelve iOS apps were showing an average deviation from the real angles of a maximum 1.8°; the values for Android apps did not exceed 1.3°. Conclusions: Fourteen out of sixteen apps were reliable and valid for measuring angles. Based on correct handling and adequate user-applicability of the on-board goniometer these apps can make a smartphone applicable for data acquisition in medicine. So far, smartphone apps for measuring angles have not been readily applied in clinical practice in hand surgery.

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“…Recent estimates anticipate over 500 million users applying smartphones in health-care related contexts by 2015 [4] with a steadily increasing availability [5][6][7][8].…”

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confidence: 99%

Goniometer-apps in hand surgery and their applicability in daily clinical practice

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“…Many applications useful to the plastic surgeons are not found when searching "plastic surgery" in the app stores. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15] These apps were often listed in previous literature reviews or found by searching very specific terms (eg, percent burn calculator).…”

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“…9-14 These apps were not included. Compared with a similar search conducted in 2013 by Kulendran et al, 9 there were a total of 203 apps on the iOS store and 140 apps on Google Play excluding game and photo apps (62% increase and 580% increase, respectively). When reviewing the apps for practice development, 125 apps were identified on the iOS and 59 on Google Play.…”

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A Systematic Review of Smartphone Applications for Plastic Surgery Providers

Reusche

Buchanan

Kozlow

et al. 2016

Annals of Plastic Surgery

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Apps related to the field of plastic surgery are increasing in prevalence. The content of these apps are variable, and the majority are intended for marketing and development of private practices. Apps linking to literature, texts, study materials, and clinical tools and guidelines are developed for both practicing plastic surgeons and surgical trainees. Finding "useful" apps takes time because searches are often complicated by a variety of apps.

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“…The FDA only regulates those apps that provide direct medical advice [1••]. An analysis of all currently available medical apps revealed that only 12 % are associated with an academic institution or association, stressing the need for further regulation [13].…”

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The Role of Information Technology (Apps) in FPMRS

Gonka

Kim

2015

Curr Urol Rep

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The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of the use of smartphone "apps" within the field of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS) and the role they play in improving patient education. The authors conducted a keyword search using the search tab in the Apple App Store. The apps selected were ones that specifically pertained to female pelvic medicine. A total of 13 apps were found. The apps were separated into three categories: patient education (five apps), wellness (four apps), and reference (four apps). The majority of the patient education apps consisted of anatomical diagrams of the pelvis and anatomy videos to help explain the pathophysiology behind different pelvic and voiding disorders. Female pelvic medicine apps have a large focus on patient education, which can help patients achieve a greater understanding of female pelvic disorders and the treatment options that are available.

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Surgical Smartphone Applications Across Different Platforms

Abstract: Despite the plethora of surgical applications available for smartphones, there is no taxonomy for medical applications. Only 12% were affiliated with an academic institution or association, which highlights the need for greater regulation of surgical applications.

Cited by 49 publications

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Goniometer-apps in hand surgery and their applicability in daily clinical practice

Goniometer-apps in hand surgery and their applicability in daily clinical practice

A Systematic Review of Smartphone Applications for Plastic Surgery Providers

The Role of Information Technology (Apps) in FPMRS

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