Identification and review of mobile applications for travel medicine practitioners and patients

J Travel Med. 2016 Apr;23(4):taw034. doi: 10.1093/jtm/taw034.

Abstract

Advancements in technology have led to the development of medical applications (apps). Contents of 44 apps related to travel medicine were assessed demonstrating that many were updated infrequently and several developers had no medical background. There is an opportunity for healthcare professionals to develop apps in travel medicine.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Mobile Applications*
  • Telemedicine*
  • Travel Medicine / standards*
  • United States