title: Pros and cons of using apps in clinical practice.
abstract: There is a lack of research on the use of smartphone apps among nurses in the UK, but the number of healthcare-related apps is increasing and it is likely that nurses will want to include them in practice. It will, therefore, be necessary to assess their effectiveness, appropriateness and efficacy to ensure they enhance patient care. This article looks at the literature on the subject and suggests some issues managers should consider before allowing the use of apps in their clinical areas. It also invites readers to take part in a survey on the use of apps in nursing.
authors.affiliation: Bradford Institute for Health Research. sally.moore@bthft.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Sally
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: Susanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cox
mesh_terms: D034201:Computers, Handheld; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D048108:Nursing Informatics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012984:Software; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D006113:United Kingdom