title: Initiating collaboration among organ transplant professionals through Web portals and mobile applications.
abstract: The knowledge base for healthcare providers working in the field of organ transplantation has grown exponentially. However, the field has no centralized 'space' dedicated to efficient access and sharing of information. The ease of use and portability of mobile applications (apps) make them ideal for subspecialists working in complex healthcare environments. In this article, the authors review the literature related to healthcare technology; describe the development of health-related technology; present their mobile app pilot project assessing the effects of a collaborative, mobile app based on a freely available content manage framework; and report their findings. They conclude by sharing both lessons learned while completing this project and future directions.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, AL, USA. susan.alexander@uah.edu
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Alexander
authors.forename: Haley
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hoy
authors.forename: Manil
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Maskey
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Conover
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gamble
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fraley
mesh_terms: D057179:Advanced Practice Nursing / Q000639:trends*; D040421:Cell Phone; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D010865:Pilot Projects; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends*