Smartphone apps in microbiology-is better regulation required?

被引：59

作者：

Visvanathan, A. ^{[2
]}

Hamilton, A. ^{[3
]}

Brady, R. R. W. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Edinburgh, Royal Infirm Edinburgh, Dept Surg, Edinburgh EH3 9YW, Midlothian, Scotland

[2] Astley Ainslie Hosp, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

[3] Queen Margaret Hosp, NHS Fife, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland

来源：

CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION | 2012年 / 18卷 / 07期

关键词：

Apps; microbiology; regulation; safety; smartphones; TECHNOLOGY;

D O I：

10.1111/j.1469-0691.2012.03892.x

中图分类号：

R51 [传染病];

学科分类号：

100201 [内科学];

摘要：

Clin Microbiol Infect 2012; 18: E218E220 Abstract Increasing diversity of available medical applications (apps) has led to their widespread use in healthcare delivery. However, app involvement in diagnosis and patient management has raised concerns, specifically regarding accuracy and reliability of content. Here, we report on the contemporary range of microbiology-themed apps and prevalence of medical professional involvement in app development. Of 94 microbiology-themed apps identified, only 34% had stated medical professional involvement. The lack of such involvement in app design is concerning and undermines consumers ability to be informed regarding quality of content. We propose that increased regulatory measures are introduced to safeguard patient welfare.

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页码：E218 / E220

页数：3

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