Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA
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J Am Med Inform Assoc · Sep 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyHandheld vs. laptop computers for electronic data collection in clinical research: a crossover randomized trial.
To compare users' speed, number of entry errors and satisfaction in using two current devices for electronic data collection in clinical research: handheld and laptop computers. ⋯ Despite the increasing use of handheld computers for electronic data collection in clinical research, these devices should be used with caution. They double the duration of the data entry process and significantly increase the risk of typing errors and missing data. This may become a particularly crucial issue in studies where these devices are provided to patients or healthcare workers, unfamiliar with computer technologies, for self-reporting or research data collection processes.
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J Am Med Inform Assoc · Sep 2009
Clinical TrialThe use of wireless e-mail to improve healthcare team communication.
To assess the impact of using wireless e-mail for clinical communication in an intensive care unit (ICU). ⋯ Interdisciplinary ICU staff perceived wireless e-mail to improve communication, team relationships, staff satisfaction, and patient care. Further research should address the impact of wireless e-mail on efficiency and timeliness of staff workflow and clinical outcomes.