According to the research, 84% of medical professionals surveyed reported that their personal use of PDAs and medical-related reference titles and decision software resulted in a decrease of potential medical errors.
In addition, 88% of respondents said they increased efficiencies in their practice through the use of the technology, with 72% reporting being able to provide more care in less time.
The report also suggested a probable increase in the uptake of the technology as new applications are increasingly customized for the technology. It is currently thought that around 50% of all US healthcare professionals use medial support tools.
