Tooey Mary Joan, Mayo Alexa
Health Sciences and Human Services Library, University of Maryland, Baltimore, 21201, USA.
AACN Clin Issues. 2003 Aug;14(3):342-9. doi: 10.1097/00044067-200308000-00009.
Handheld or palm-based computing technology, commonly known as personal digital assistants (PDAs), are having a tremendous impact in many personal, educational, and business settings. The potential is particularly compelling for healthcare, specifically in the clinical setting. By exploring the development of the technology, applications, and products, as well as issues regarding its use, a better understanding of this technology can be gained. The rapid acceptance and ongoing swift development of handheld computing technology is leading to an evolution in the way clinical data and information move to and from the bedside and into the patient record. This article focuses on three main areas related to PDAs: the development of the palm technology, its potential in clinical settings, and available specific resources.
手持或基于掌上的计算技术，通常称为个人数字助理（PDA），正在许多个人、教育和商业环境中产生巨大影响。其在医疗保健领域，特别是临床环境中的潜力尤为引人注目。通过探讨该技术的发展、应用和产品，以及其使用相关的问题，可以更好地理解这项技术。手持计算技术的迅速普及和持续快速发展，正在促使临床数据和信息往返于床边并录入患者记录的方式发生变革。本文重点关注与个人数字助理相关的三个主要领域：掌上技术的发展、其在临床环境中的潜力以及可用的特定资源。
