A smartphone is a mobile phone with PC-like functionality and advanced capabilities ”“ essentially a miniature computer that combines phone, email, texting, and Inter-
net service.
According to a study by Manhattan Research, 64 percent of U.S. physicians own smartphones and analysts predict penetrationwill increase to 81 percent by 2012. Since most nurses and physicians have either used a smartphone or a mobile phone, the learning curve that usually occurs when new devices or equipment is introduced to a workplace would prove minimal. Smartphones, such as the iPhone, natively support the latest network security protocols and standards that are essential to protect confidential patient data. (courtesy of voalte)
Other resources:
- My Post about mHealth here
- Disease Management Care Blog
- AAFP 2010 Downloadable Shot Schedule
- Mayo Clinic’s Mobile Strategy
