Translating technology into patient care: Smartphone applications in pediatric health care

Abstract

The latest generations of smartphones are increasingly viewed as handheld computers rather than as phones and the applications on these phones are becoming increasingly popular among the medical professionals. A large number of health care applications are available across various smartphone platforms. At times it may be difficult to identify most appropriate and reliable application for use at the point of care. In this review, we have tried to identify the applications relevant to Pediatrics and Childcare which when used at the point of care might be helpful in improving patient care.

The Teaching of Clinical Skills and the Applicability of a Simplified Guide to Physical Examination in Undergraduate Medical Training

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“…It has been stated in several studies, e.g. [15], [16], [17]. These studies highlight the benefits of the new technologies used in education and training, since the users (children) have access to information when and where they want, and this information can easily be updated.…”

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“…Estabelecer um programa integrado com a disciplina de Semiologia de acompanhamento dos alunos até o final do curso poderia ser uma iniciativa de fácil implementação. Mas é válido reforçar a necessidade de testar, além das instruções presenciais e materiais impressos, outros recursos, como os eletrônicos, que podem incluir a internet e aplicativos 34,35 . Ressaltando a eficiência do guia simplificado de exame físico, os alunos do presente estudo aperfeiçoaram claramente a semiotécnica clínica, com um aumento de 280,7% na pontuação mediana do desempenho dos alunos após o treinamento (1,92 versus 7,31 pontos), segundo a Tabela 3.…”