Flanders Adam E, Wiggins Richard H, Gozum Marvin E
Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 132 S 10th St, Suite 1072, Main Bldg, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
Radiographics. 2003 Jul-Aug;23(4):1035-47. doi: 10.1148/rg.234035011.
The next phase of the digital revolution in medicine is taking place through the dissemination of powerful handheld computers. Handheld computers, or personal digital assistants (PDAs), are no longer considered either a curiosity or a toy. The current handheld computer has many features (Internet access, simple e-mail client software, spreadsheet and database programs, word processing, and digital media) that make it an ideal tool for healthcare providers. Improvements in handwriting recognition, display characteristics, and wireless networking capabilities provide a platform for real-time review of both large static and dynamic repositories of patient data. Although earlier PDA models lacked the ability to display medical images appropriately, current PDAs boast display characteristics that approach low-resolution computer monitors. Although the handheld computer is not yet a reliable option for soft-copy reading, it offers many features that can improve work flow and efficiency for the radiologist. These features include improved personal information management, decision support via access to educational materials, and remote access to radiology-related information systems.
医学数字革命的下一阶段正在通过强大的手持计算机的普及而展开。手持计算机，即个人数字助理（PDA），不再被视为新奇事物或玩具。当前的手持计算机具有许多功能（互联网接入、简单的电子邮件客户端软件、电子表格和数据库程序、文字处理以及数字媒体），使其成为医疗保健提供者的理想工具。手写识别、显示特性和无线网络功能的改进为实时查看大量静态和动态患者数据存储库提供了一个平台。尽管早期的PDA型号缺乏适当显示医学图像的能力，但当前的PDA拥有接近低分辨率计算机显示器的显示特性。虽然手持计算机对于软拷贝阅读来说还不是一个可靠的选择，但它提供了许多可以改善放射科医生工作流程和效率的功能。这些功能包括改进的个人信息管理、通过获取教育材料提供决策支持以及远程访问放射学相关信息系统。
