Institutional Support for Handheld Computing: Clinical and Educational Lessons Learned |
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| Authors: | Mark B Stephens Donna Waechter Pamela M Williams Alan L Williams Kenneth S Yew Scott M Strayer |
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| Institution: | 1. Uniformed Services University , Bethesda, Marylandmstephens@usuhs.mil;3. Uniformed Services University , Bethesda, Maryland;4. University of Virginia , Charlottesville, Virginia |
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| Abstract: | Handheld computing devices, or personal digital assistants (PDAs), are used often in the health care setting. They provide a convenient way to store and carry either personal or reference information and can be used to accomplish other tasks associated with patient care. This article reports clinical and educational lessons learned from a longitudinal institutional initiative designed to provide medical students with PDAs to facilitate patient care and assist with clinical learning. |
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| Keywords: | Clinical decision making handheld computers medical education PDAs personal digital assistants |
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