Appropriate use of hand-held wireless devices in healthcare settings: guidelines
CADTH
Record ID 32014000737
English
Authors' recommendations:
Four systematic reviews were identified regarding the use and effectiveness of hand-held wireless devices for the delivery of patient care in a variety of health care settings. The use of mobile devices in general, and personal digital assistants (PDAs) in particular, was associated with increased accuracy and completeness of patient data collection.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2014
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/may-2014/RB0681%20Wireless%20Device%20Guidelines%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Computers, Handheld
- Wireless Technology
- Patient Care
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
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Contact Name:
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Contact Email:
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Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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