Smartphone, Smart Surgeon, what about a 'Smart Logbook'?
This review assessed surgical and procedural case logbook smartphone applications available in major app stores. Of 2,740 apps screened, 16 were relevant and 11 were suitable for critical review, with reported variation in app size and cost. The authors conclude that current mobile apps can efficiently replace traditional case logbooks and suggest "Smart Logbook" use may become common practice.
Key points
- The paper evaluates the availability and suitability of surgical/procedural logbook apps across multiple app stores.
- A comprehensive search in April 2015 screened 2,740 apps using predefined search terms.
- After exclusions, 16 apps were relevant and 11 were reviewed in more detail.
- Apps were assessed and rated by a consultant, registrars, and a medical officer using preset criteria.
- Reported app sizes ranged from 510 Kb to 12.2 Mb and costs from ZAR 0.00 to ZAR 105.32.
- The authors conclude that available apps can efficiently replace traditional case logbooks.
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