Personal Digital Assistant Applications for the Healthcare Provider

2003 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 287-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristine E Keplar ◽  
Christopher J Urbanski
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Provider ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Personal Digital Assistant ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Medical Applications ◽  
Handheld Computer ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Other Information ◽  
General Drug ◽  
General Business

OBJECTIVE: To review some common medical applications available for personal digital assistants (PDAs), with brief discussion of the different PDA operating systems and memory requirements. Key search terms included handheld, PDA, personal digital assistants, and medical applications. DATA SOURCES: The literature was accessed through MEDLINE (1999–August 2002). Other information was obtained through secondary sources such as Web sites describing common PDAs. DATA SYNTHESIS: Medical applications available on PDAs are numerous and include general drug references, specialized drug references (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics, cardiology, infectious disease), diagnostic guides, medical calculators, herbal medication references, nursing references, toxicology references, and patient tracking databases. Costs and memory requirements for these programs can vary; consequently, the healthcare provider must limit the medication applications that are placed on the handheld computer. CONCLUSIONS: This article attempts to systematically describe the common medical applications available for the handheld computer along with cost, memory and download requirements, and Web site information. This review found many excellent PDA drug information applications offering many features which will aid the healthcare provider. Very likely, after using these PDA applications, the healthcare provider will find them indispensable, as their multifunctional capabilities can save time, improve accuracy, and allow for general business procedures as well as being a quick reference tool. To avoid the benefits of this technology might be a step backward.

Update on Personal Digital Assistant Applications for the Healthcare Provider

2005 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 892-907 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristine E Keplar ◽  
Christopher J Urbanski ◽  
Deanna S Kania
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Provider ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Drug Information ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Personal Digital Assistant ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Medical Applications ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
General Drug

OBJECTIVE: To review the common general drug information applications and specialty drug information applications available for personal digital assistants (PDAs). DATA SOURCES: The literature was accessed through MEDLINE (2003–June 2004). Other information was obtained through secondary sources, such as Web sites describing common PDA applications as well as actual product trials. The key search terms used were handheld, PDA, personal digital assistants, drug information, pharmacokinetics, medical information, and medical applications. STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION: Articles or studies that provided a review of drug information references for the PDA since 2002 were included. Data pertaining to cost and application size were obtained from product or vendor Web sites. DATA SYNTHESIS: There are numerous medical applications available for the PDA including general drug information references, specialty drug information references (eg, pediatrics, cardiology, infectious diseases, oncology, psychology, herbals), diagnostic applications, medical calculators, nursing references, and patient tracking databases. Due to the huge array of programs, as well as factors such as cost and memory requirements, the healthcare provider must be selective in the medical applications that are placed on the PDA. CONCLUSIONS: There are many excellent PDA drug information applications that provide fast and accurate drug information and other features that assist the healthcare provider.

Handheld Computing: The Next Technology Frontier for School Nurses

2001 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvia Suszka-Hildebrandt
Keyword(s):  
Web Sites ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Computer Applications ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Handheld Computer ◽  
Handheld Computing

The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the potential utilization of handheld personal digital assistants for school nurses. Handheld devices and their general uses are described. Clinical programs available through downloading and Web sites with handheld resources are included. Finally, specific handheld computer applications that can be adapted for school nurses are discussed.

scholarly journals Big Data Analytic Framework for Organizational Leverage

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 2340
Author(s):  
Sanjay Mathrani ◽  
Xusheng Lai
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Big Data Analytics ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Application Service ◽  
Data Application ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Big Data Application ◽  
Diverse Data ◽  
Framework System

Web data have grown exponentially to reach zettabyte scales. Mountains of data come from several online applications, such as e-commerce, social media, web and sensor-based devices, business web sites, and other information types posted by users. Big data analytics (BDA) can help to derive new insights from this huge and fast-growing data source. The core advantage of BDA technology is in its ability to mine these data and provide information on underlying trends. BDA, however, faces innate difficulty in optimizing the process and capabilities that require merging of diverse data assets to generate viable information. This paper explores the BDA process and capabilities in leveraging data via three case studies who are prime users of BDA tools. Findings emphasize four key components of the BDA process framework: system coordination, data sourcing, big data application service, and end users. Further building blocks are data security, privacy, and management that represent services for providing functionality to the four components of the BDA process across information and technology value chains.

Review of Survey Articles Regarding Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Services/Programs in the United States

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abiola O. Oladapo ◽  
Karen L. Rascati
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
The United States ◽  
Medication Therapy Management ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Therapy Management ◽  
Medication Therapy ◽  
General Drug ◽  
Keyword List

Objective: To provide a summary of published survey articles regarding the provision of medication therapy management (MTM) services in the United States. Methods: A literature search was conducted to identify original articles on MTM-related surveys conducted in the United States, involving community and outpatient pharmacists, physicians, patients, or pharmacy students and published by the primary researchers who conducted the study. Search engines used included PubMed, Medline, and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts (IPA). If MTM was in the keyword list, mesh heading, title, or abstract, the article was reviewed. References from these articles were searched to determine whether other relevant articles were available. Results: A total of 405 articles were initially reviewed; however, only 32 articles met the study requirements. Of the 32 articles, 17 surveyed community/outpatient pharmacists, 3 surveyed pharmacy students, 4 surveyed physicians, and 8 surveyed patients. The survey periods varied across the different studies, with the earliest survey conducted in 2004 and the most recent survey conducted in 2009. The surveys were conducted via the telephone, US mail, interoffice mail, e-mails, Internet/Web sites, hand-delivered questionnaires, and focus groups. Conclusion: Despite the identified barriers to the provision of MTM services, pharmacists reportedly found it professionally rewarding to provide these services. Pharmacists claimed to have adequate clinical knowledge, experience, and access to information required to provide MTM services. Pharmacy students were of the opinion that the provision of MTM services was important to the advancement of the pharmacy profession and in providing patients with a higher level of care. Physicians supported having pharmacists adjust patients’ drug therapy and educate patients on general drug information but not in selecting patients’ drug therapy. Finally, patients suggested that alternative ways need to be explored in describing and marketing MTM services for it to be appealing to them.

scholarly journals An Investigation into News Webpage interface Design in Kurdistan Region of Iraq

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 351
Author(s):  
Hoger Mahmud Hussen ◽  
Mazen Ismaeel Ghareb ◽  
Zana Azeez Kaka Rash
Keyword(s):  
Web Sites ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Website Design ◽  
Web Pages ◽  
Kurdistan Region ◽  
News Websites ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Web Interface Design

Recently the Kurdistan Region of Iraq has experienced an explosion in exposure to new technologies in different sectors especially in media and telecommunication. Internet is one of those technologies that have opened a way for information proliferation amongst a previously censored region. Developing web sites to deliver news and other information is a relatively new phenomenon in Kurdistan; this means that the design and development of web pages may lack the quality standard required. In this paper the quality of webpage interface design and usability in the field of news journalism in the KRI is examined against a set of web interface design and usability criterion. For the purpose of data collection 9 available popular news websites are chosen and 900 questionnaires are sent to 100 random users. The result is analyzed and we have found that the majority of users are satisfied with the interface design and usability of the news WebPages, however the result points out some weakness that can be improved. The outcome of this research can be used to enhance website design and usability in the field of journalism in the KRI.

Using Mobile Devices To Support Online Collaborative Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-42
Author(s):  
Olafimihan Cecilia Oyebola ◽  
Atanda Luqman Ayanlola
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Personal Digital Assistant ◽  
Immediate Feedback ◽  
Use Of Time ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Mp3 Players ◽  
New Community

The paper discusses the effect of mobile learning on students, especially the tablets and smartphones. Theses gadgets have become a research interest of education to encourage and facilitate learning. Mobile devices assist in build closer connection between students and teachers. There are several options of mobile devices such as Ipod, personal digital assistant, smart phone, laptop or tablet PC, MP3 Players, pen drive and so on. Mobile learning involves the use of mobile technology either alone or combination with other information and communication technology (ICT). The benefits of mobile learning expand the reach and quality of education, facilitate personalized learning, power anytime, anywhere learning, provide immediate feedback and assessment, ensure productive use of time spent in classrooms, build new community of students, support selected learning, enhance seamless learning, bridge formal and informal learning, improve communication and administration, maximize cost efficiency and update policies related to mobile learning. It is concluded that the benefits overshadow the challenges. Using mobile devices allow students to extend learning beyond the classroom walls. Students are highly engaged and are able to demonstrate unique and creative way to respond to the use of technology that offers some distinctive affordance to users.

Interrogating the Application of E-Governance for Service Delivery

2017 ◽  
pp. 31-60
Author(s):  
Francis Friday Nchuchuwe
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Internet Diffusion

This study examined the application of e-governance for service delivery in Ojo and Alimosho Local government areas of Lagos State. Questionnaire and Interviews were used as major instruments for data collection alongside other secondary sources. The simple Random Sampling technique was used to derive a sample of 100 respondents from a population size of 748 workers from Ojo and Alimosho Local Government Areas. Simple percentages were used for the demographic data analysis, as well as to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that the application of E-governance is still a far cry in the local governments. Generally, the concept is novel among the workers as it is generally construed to mean electronic payment of salaries and lodgments into the Banks by the citizens. Beyond this, it was revealed that such facilities like web sites, constant electricity supply, enabling environments to boost tele-density, internet diffusion, adult computer literacy, cyber cafes, computer, etc. were not adequately available as expressed by the respondents.

The Case for the Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

2002 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 418-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bill G. Felkey ◽  
Brent I. Fox
Keyword(s):  
Computer Technology ◽  
Personal Digital Assistant ◽  
Valuable Resource ◽  
Handheld Computer ◽  
Business Applications ◽  
Novice Users

This continuing series will be a valuable resource for both experienced and novice users of handheld computer technology. Topics will include how to evaluate hardware and software, clinical and business applications, and the development of a “digital peripheral brain.” The authors will also discuss PDA organization skills that can maximize professional and personal efficiency.

Baltimore '68: Riots and Rebirth—The Building of a Digital Collection

2009 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 37-40
Author(s):  
Thomas L. Hollowak
Keyword(s):  
Civil Rights ◽  
Civil Rights Movement ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Wide Audience ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Fortieth Anniversary ◽  
Private Citizens ◽  
Digital Collection ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
The University

Abstract There are few secondary sources but much primary material in private and public collections related to the Baltimore Civil Disturbances of 1968. When the University of Baltimore decided to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of Dr. King's death, the aftermath of civil disturbances, and the rebirth that resulted, planners of the project that came to be known as Baltimore '68: Riots and Rebirth discussed making these resources available to a wide audience. The solution was the creation of a Web site, which includes news articles, transcripts of more than one hundred oral histories, collections from private citizens, student and faculty research projects, a 1968 interactive retrospective calendar, demographic and crime maps, and links to Web sites on the Newark-Detroit 1967 and the Washington D.C. 1968 civil disturbances and on the Civil Rights Movement both in Maryland and nationally.

scholarly journals The Strategic Evolution of Fashion Flagship Stores

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Edoardo Sabbadin ◽  
Simone Aiolfi
Keyword(s):  
Web Sites ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
General Terms ◽  
Store Design ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Design Solutions

About thirty-five years ago the trend of investing in flagship stores in the fashion and luxury sectors started, and has not stopped even since the last economic crisis. Recently, flagship stores have expanded into new sectors. There is an increased interest in flagship stores; but until now, they have received little attention in academic research. Published papers are mainly related to the fields of luxury shopping and internationalization studies. Nowadays, the term “flagship store” is ambiguous; it has different meanings. A flagship brand store is, in general terms, the most important, expensive, and representative store of the brand. It has to show the full range of products and services offered. Usually it is the largest store, in the most prestigious location, and adopts original store design solutions; they offer new facilities, and a very high service level. Moreover, flagship designers are famous and prestigious architects; (“Signature” architects, or “Archistars”) and the aim is to create iconic buildings. The store design solutions are different from other mono-brand stores or franchisee outlets of the company. Academic research until recent years has overlooked studying the trend of the main luxury and fashion international companies opening flagship stores; which are the most expensive type of retail stores to own, nevertheless a number of questions remain. The purposes of this paper are (1) to consider the evolution of the role of the main types of  flagship stores, (2) to establish whether flagship stores constitute a marketing innovation, (3) to discuss factors pushing firms to develop flagship stores and finally, (4) to assess implications for management. In order to answer to our research questions, the study adopts a qualitative approach, in the belief that this type of research is consistent with the research questions. Particularly, we adopted two research methods: interviews and cases studies. We collected interviews with store designers and entrepreneurs. Finally, some information was also collected from secondary sources such as web sites or company news. Our study provides relevant information for marketing managers considering the cost of investing in flagship stores. Vertical branding and new flagship brand stores are becoming increasingly widespread among different firms and sectors, and are bringing to the forefront a requirement for new skills. Particularly in the store design phase, where firms need to be able to take part in constructive dialogue with a wide variety of professional profiles like architects, internal designers, and visual merchandisers. They need a new approach to decoding and displaying the primary values of a brand through innovative store design solutions and sales points, which should be inspired by the communication and entertainment industries. Flagship brand stores should be designed and run to be unique unrepeatable places, able to enhance brand image and provide animation and entertainment value to the brand. Furthermore, flagship store success depends on the firm’s ability to integrate interdisciplinary issues and commercial and artistic-creative communication.

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