Handheld or palm-based computing technology, commonly known as personal digital assistants (PDAs), are having a tremendous impact in many personal, educational, and business settings. The potential is particularly compelling for healthcare, specifically in the clinical setting. By exploring the development of the technology, applications, and products, as well as issues regarding its use, a better understanding of this technology can be gained. The rapid acceptance and ongoing swift development of handheld computing technology is leading to an evolution in the way clinical data and information move to and from the bedside and into the patient record. This article focuses on three main areas related to PDAs: the development of the palm technology, its potential in clinical settings, and available specific resources.
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Handheld Technologies in a Clinical Setting: State of the Technology and Resources
Mary Joan (M. J.) Tooey, MLS;
From the Health Sciences and Human Services Library, University of Maryland, Baltimore.
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Alexa Mayo, MSLS
Alexa Mayo, MSLS
From the Health Sciences and Human Services Library, University of Maryland, Baltimore.
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AACN Adv Crit Care (2003) 14 (3): 342–349.
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Mary Joan (M. J.) Tooey, Alexa Mayo; Handheld Technologies in a Clinical Setting: State of the Technology and Resources. AACN Adv Crit Care 1 August 2003; 14 (3): 342–349. doi:
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