Mobile Device Use in Pharmacy: A Multi-Institutional Study

Duncan, Vicky; Vokey, Sherri; Gordon, Shannon; Helwig, Melissa; Chatterley, Trish

doi:10.5596/c15-021

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“…Ninety percent of doctors and 65% of nurses surveyed owned medical apps for use in their work [3]. In addition, while there is a proliferation of studies in recent years on mobile devices in healthcare, much of the research focuses on the use of mobile devices by nursing students or other healthcare providers [4][5][6][7][8][9]. Actual utilization of mobile devices by nurses is often overlooked in studies that explore the possibilities and challenges associated with their use.…”

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A Study of the Impact of an Educational Intervention on Nurse Attitudes and Behaviours toward Mobile Device Use in Hospital Settings

Giles-Smith

Spencer

Shaw

et al. 2017

J Can Health Libr Assoc

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Introduction: Mobile devices provide nurses with access to evidence-based information at the bedside through software applications (apps). Librarians encourage app use by purchasing licenses and promoting their features. While many high-quality nursing apps exist, there is inconsistency in published reports on whether nurses use them in patient care. The aim of this research is to describe the use of mobile devices and apps by nurses at two urban hospitals and to examine the impact of educational sessions led by hospital librarians and educators on nurse usage, attitudes, and behaviour as they relate to mobile devices and apps. Methods: Phase I consisted of a descriptive, cross-sectional survey of inpatient nurses to determine mobile device and app use and attitudes. Phase II involved a one-group pre-and post-test design to examine the impact of educational sessions led by librarians and hospital educators on nurse attitudes, usage, and behaviours. A postintervention focus group captured thoughts on using mobile devices and apps at the bedside. Results: Results indicate that most nurses who have a personal mobile device are interested in using them to access apps at the bedside though few are currently doing so. While nurses cite many conveniences and uses, they also highlight a number of barriers associated with using mobile devices that must be addressed in order to realize the benefits in patient-centred care. Discussion: Hospital librarians and educators should work together to provide the education and support nurses require to realize the benefits of using devices and apps at the bedside. Larger studies are needed to determine the impact of educational sessions on patient and health provider satisfaction with mobile device and app use.

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A Study of the Impact of an Educational Intervention on Nurse Attitudes and Behaviours toward Mobile Device Use in Hospital Settings

Giles-Smith

Spencer

Shaw

et al. 2017

J Can Health Libr Assoc

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“…Previous surveys of Canadian health science students and faculty have noted a number of barriers to mobile app use including spotty wireless internet connections, a lack of understanding of how to use the resources, and the negative perceptions of professionalism while referring to mobile devices in a clinical setting [5,6]. Many respondents have also been unaware of library-provided mobile resources.…”

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“…The presence of sections on security and privacy on the Université de Montréal and the Université de Sherbrooke's guides along with tips on how evaluate apps for clinical use appear to address the concerns of professionalism [6,10]. The area of app literacy has already produced a set of app evaluation criteria created by DeRosa and Jewell [12] that includes: subject relevance, quality of content (quality in content, format, and merit), reputation of producer/publisher, cost, access (functionality and usability), legal issues (access to terms of service should be quick and easy), copyright, and fair use issues.…”

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“…In their recent survey of pharmacy students and faculty, Duncan et al [5] found only 51% of respondents knew of library-supplied mobile resources. Similarly, only 43% of medical students and faculty surveyed by Boruff and Storie [6] in 2012 were aware of library mobile resources, and of those only 67.5% of those students reported using them.…”

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Apps and Mobile Support Services in Canadian Academic Medical Libraries

Grynoch

2016

J Can Health Libr Assoc

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Objective: To examine how Canadian academic medical libraries are supporting mobile apps, what apps are currently being provided by these libraries, and what types of promotion are being used. Methods: A survey of the library websites for the 17 medical schools in Canada was completed. For each library website surveyed, the medical apps listed on the website, any services mentioned through this medium, and any type of app promotion events were noted. When Facebook and Twitter accounts were evident, the tweets were searched and Facebook posts were scanned for mention of medical apps or mobile services/events within the past two years. Results: All 17 academic medical libraries had lists of mobile medical apps with a large range in the number of medical relevant apps (average 0 31, median 0 23). A total of 275 different apps were noted and the apps covered a wide range of subjects. Five of the 14 Facebook accounts scanned had posts about medical apps in the past two years, whereas 11 of the 15 Twitter accounts had tweets about medical apps. Social media was only one of the many promotional methods noted. Outside of the app lists and mobile resources guides, Canadian academic medical libraries are providing workshops, presentations, and drop-in sessions for mobile medical apps. Conclusion: While librarians cannot simply compare mobile services and resources between academic medical libraries without factoring in a number of other circumstances, librarians can learn from mobile resources strategies employed at other libraries, such as using research guides to increase medical app literacy.

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“…In 2016, CVS introduced the CVS Health programme [9]. This tool analysed data to decide when text messages should be sent to patients with chronic illnesses like chronic myeloid leukaemia and rheumatoid arthritis.…”

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A Study on the Dynamics of Technology and the Future of Pharmaceutical Industry

Siddegowda

Devi

2021

IJHSP

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Purpose: Information technology has influenced every part of life, including work. Technology's incorporation into our daily lives has made living far simpler and more convenient. As a result, the assumptions were to assess the influence of new technology on the pharmaceutical sector, both favourable and negative. The goal of the research is to determine the importance and effect of the technology that are designed in the pharmaceutical sector. The pharmaceutical industry started to implement the IT techniques that can help patient care and also in storage the data of the patient. This paper concentrate on the various implemented technology in the pharmacy field also the current using techniques, and determining the future trends in the pharmacy fields. And finally discussing about the impact in the pharmacy industry. Objectives: To study the role of Information Technology used in Pharmacy industry, and view on various techniques used in pharmaceutical sector. Methodology/Design/Approach: The analysis and the application used in the pharmacy sector are done by referring various research paper, articles. A Literature Survey is done. Findings/Result: Pharmacy started to use the latest technology that can help patientcare. The use new technology and the impact of it are discussed. Originality/value: Based on the secondary data available, the paper focus on the new technologies and impact of pharmacy sector. Type of the Paper: Review paper.

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Mobile Device Use in Pharmacy: A Multi-Institutional Study

Cited by 5 publications

References 16 publications

A Study of the Impact of an Educational Intervention on Nurse Attitudes and Behaviours toward Mobile Device Use in Hospital Settings

A Study of the Impact of an Educational Intervention on Nurse Attitudes and Behaviours toward Mobile Device Use in Hospital Settings

Apps and Mobile Support Services in Canadian Academic Medical Libraries

A Study on the Dynamics of Technology and the Future of Pharmaceutical Industry

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