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Personal Digital Assistants - Going Mobile
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What keeps a list of your appointments, stores
phone numbers and documents, recognizes your handwriting, serves as a wireless
connection to the Internet, exchanges data with a personal computer, allows you
to watch videos or play games on it, and is smaller than a breadbox - so small,
in fact, that it can fit in your pocket?
Of course, the answer is a personal
digital assistant (PDA), also known as a handheld computer.
Professionals in the health and human
services environments are well aware of the importance of being organized and
informed. A PDA might be the right tool to help keep up with the demands of
the job. Whether you're an experienced or novice user, looking for an all-around
organizer or a computer stand-in, the range of choices can be daunting. We've
put together this selected list of web resources to assist you in finding out
about handheld technology.
The list is organized by devices -
links to most of the manufacturers of PDAs - evaluative sites, where
you can see reviews of the technology and keep up with the latest software and
hardware applications and user resources, where you will find a variety
of additional uses for your handheld computer. Many of the evaluation and user
resources include tutorials on downloading software, setting up channels, customizing
PDAs and more.
Devices
Evaluation Resources
- Comprehensive Buyers' Guides
These sites are general resources for information on PDAs, including descriptions,
reviews, technological advances, and manufacturer information.
- Consumer
Search links to and evaluates reviews of PDAs. Criteria used for evaluating
the reviews include: currency; credibility of the top picks compared to
the top picks of other reviewers; methodological approach used; quality
of testing and analysis; and expertise of reviewers.
- PDA
Buyers Guide reviews a wide variety of handheld devices, includes
general software information, hints and tips, and a "cool new PDAs " feature.
- ZDNet's
"Handhelds" Site includes reviews, guidance on choosing
the right PDA, information on hardware and software peripherals, applications,
and downloads, for Palm and Pocket technologies.
- Online magazines
Online magazines frequently include reviews and comparisons of selected handheld
devices, and can be a useful way to keep up with the latest in technological
changes.
User Resources
- General
- AvantGo
Free software that allows browsing the internet via a wireless connection
or through desktop synchronization.
- Handango
Search for and download software for all types of PDAs.
- Mapopolis
Free downloadable maps for Palm OS and Pocket PC users.
- Memoware
A collection of free documents (databases, literature, maps, technical
references, lists, etc.) specially formatted to be easily added to your
handheld device.
- PalmGear
A comprehensive site for Palm OS users.
- PDAstreet
A portal for PDAs with specific sections for Pockets and Palms.
- Tucows
Search for and download software for all types of PDAs.
- Evidence Based Health Care
- Dental
- Dentistry
PDA solutions for dentists and dental professionals.
- DMD
Palm DDS A site devoted
to news on PDAs in clinical dentistry.
- Medical
- American
College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine PDA portal
contains many unique downloads including commonly used ICD-9 codes.
- BioMedical
PDA is a knowledge management
platform containing expert-authored biomedical databases that can be accessed
on personal digital assistants (PDAs) that use the Palm Operating System.
- Doctor's
Gadgets Programs, information and resources about medical use of Palm
and Pocket PC PDAs and PDA Software.
- ePocrates
Provides clinical applications for PDAs.
- Handheldmed
A site offering news and information, as well as downloads for medical
professionals.
- JournalToGo
A free service that provides the latest clinical abstracts and healthcare
news.
- MD
Consult Mobile
MD Consult now offers a PDA companion to
MD Consult for both PalmOS and PocketPC devices. MDC mobile allows you to read
news, drug updates and journal table of contents on your device. You can also
start searches that will be completed the next time you sync your device. Once
logged onto MD Consult, click on the MDC mobile tab on the far right to download
and manage your mobile content.
- Medical Pocket PC A resource for users of Pocket and Windows devices.
- mobileMICROMEDEX
The campus's subscription to MICROMEDEX
allows our users to download and install mobileMICROMEDEX for both PalmOS and
PocketPC devices. Log onto the MICROMEDEX database and click on the tab "Formulary
and Handheld" then click on mobileMICROMEDEX™ to get started.
- PDACortex
An online journal dedicated to the use of mobile computing in medicine.
- pdaMD.com
A portal for medical PDA use.
- Pepid
MD A comprehensive portable reference to support clinical decision
making.
- Skyscape
Offers medical software for Palm and Windows operating systems.
- Yahoo!
Webring: Medical Piloteer A linked collection of websites that provide
health care resources for handheld devices.
- Review
of PDA Applications in Environmental Health and Toxicology PDA applications
in the fields of toxicology and environmental health.
- WISER
(Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) is designed to
assist first responders in hazardous material incidents.
- Nursing
- CollectiveMed.com
Nursing Center dedicated to meeting the handheld computing needs of
nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students.
- PDACortex
An online journal dedicated to the use of mobile computing in nursing.
- Pepid
RN A clinical nursing
companion.
- Skyscape
Offers nursing software for Palm and Windows operating systems.
- Pharmacy
- Drug References Provides some criteria to keep in mind when choosing a drug reference. Also compares several resources.
- HealthProLink
A site offering news and information, as well as downloads for, clinical
pharmacists, pharmacy administrators and health system administrators.
- Journal
of Informed Pharmocatherapy PDA version.
- mobileMICROMEDEX
The campus's subscription to MICROMEDEX
allows our users to download and install mobileMICROMEDEX for both PalmOS and
PocketPC devices. Log onto the MICROMEDEX database and click on the tab "Formulary
and Handheld" then click on mobileMICROMEDEX™ to get started.
- PharmacyChoice
Resources for handheld computing in pharmacy.
- Physical Therapy
- Physiographic
a handheld solution to simplify the practice of physical therapy.
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