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Faculty development workshop given at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry on January 31, 2011
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Apps & Mobile-Friendly Medical Websites: Accessing Clinical Information on your Smart Phone
Faculty & Staff DevelopmentJan 31, 2011
Robin Featherstone, MLISClinical Medicine [email protected]
Presentation available at: http://www.slideshare.net/featherr
Estimates:
7 billion mobile apps downloaded in 2009....
There will be 50 billion by 2012 (Chetan Sharma Consulting, 2010)
3,000 apps in the “medical” section of the App Store for iPhone (Husain, 2010)
Objectives
By the end of the workshop, you will know how to: 1.Install apps and connect to mobile-friendly medical information tools2.Access evidence-based information from a smart phone
Medical Info on your Smart Phone1. Browser-dependent “Mobile Friendly” Tools
UpToDate http://mobile.uptodate.com/
Western Libraries mobile websitehttp://m.lib.uwo.ca/
PubMed for Handheldshttp://pubmedhh.nlm.nih.gov/
Mobile Friendly Tools
PROS CONSAvailable on all web-enabled phones
Require an Internet connectionRequire log in to Western Libraries’ Proxy server to connect from off-campus for subscription tools (UpToDate)
Medical Info on your Smart Phone
2. Downloadable Apps
DynaMed
Medscape
ePocrates Rx
Micromedex
.... And many, many, more
Downloadable Apps
PROS CONSOnce installed, do not require an Internet connection
Device dependent (more available apps for iPhone than Android)
Fast, reliable May have to re-install after a subscription period Must download updates regularly
What mobile medical tools have you used?
Criteria for Selecting a Resource
1. Soundness of evidence-based approach2. Comprehensiveness and specificity3. Ease of use4. Availability
Levels of Evidence Pyramid
FILTERED
UNFILTERED
Systematic Reviews of Randomized Controlled Trials
Critically Appraised Topics
Randomized Controlled Trials
Cohort Studies & Case Reports
Case Controlled Studies
Less TimeLess WorkLess Evidence
More TimeMore WorkMore Evidence
Accessing Mobile Tools www.lib.uwo.ca/programs/clinicaloutreach
• Recommended Tools for Mobile Devices
Filtered Tools
• Dynamed – Install on your device (instructions provided)
• UpToDate – Access from Western Libraries’ Website
• Micromedex – Install from App Store (iPhone) OR
• ePocrates Rx – Install from web (iPhone, BlackBerry, Palm, Android, Windows Mobile):
http://www.epocrates.com/products/rx/
SEARCHING EXERCISESFILTERED TOOLS
Exercise – Answer the Following Questions
1.What is the prognosis for a patient with Bell’s Palsy?
2.What tests should be ordered to diagnose Lyme Disease?
3.What is an appropriate second-line topical treatment for atopic dermatitis?
4.What is the proper dosage of Digoxin for a 2 year old?
5.Are there any drug interactions between Tacrolimus, Fluconazole, Gabapentin and Aspirin?
Unfiltered Tools
• PubMed• CINAHL
Access through Western Libraries Mobile Website: http://m.lib.uwo.ca/
Exercise – Find Articles
1. Are there any randomized controlled trials comparing weight gain by patients with Schizophrenia taking Risperidone vs. Olanzapine?
2. Are there any studies assessing quality of life for patients following mastectomy?
3. Are there any recent studies on behavioral interventions to help patients quit smoking?
Follow-up
• How easy was it to find Evidence-Based clinical information on your phone?
• What resource was easy to use? • Which was difficult to use? • Which resource will you use again?
Tips & Resources
•Good starting place: http://www.lib.uwo.ca/programs/clinicaloutreach/guidetohandhelddevices.html
•Good website for staying up to date with medical apps:http://www.imedicalapps.com/
QUESTIONS
Taylor [email protected] x83168
Presentation available at: http://www.slideshare.net/featherr