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What is Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

Chapter 30
Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems
A handheld computer device.
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Clinical Decision Making by Emergency Room Physicians and Residents
Ken J. Farion (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Canada), Michael J. Hine (Carleton University, Canada), Wojtek Michalowski (University of Ottawa, Canada), and Szymon Wilk (Poznan University of Technology, Poland)
Copyright: © 2008 |Pages: 7
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-889-5.ch030
Abstract
Clinical decision-making is a complex process that is reliant on accurate and timely information. Clinicians are dependent (or should be dependent) on massive amounts of information and knowledge to make decisions that are in the best interest of the patient. Increasingly, information technology (IT) solutions are being used as a knowledge transfer mechanism to ensure that clinicians have access to appropriate knowledge sources to support and facilitate medical decision making. One particular class of IT that the medical community is showing increased interest in is clinical decision support systems (CDSSs).
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Chapter 172
An Innovative E-Learning Platform for Vocational Training of European Local Police Forces
Handheld computers that were originally designed as personal organizers but have quickly developed into full-functioning portable computers. They are characterized by a touch screen for data entry, a memory card slot, and various types of wireless connectivity for data backup and sharing.
Published in Chapter: An Innovative E-Learning Platform for Vocational Training of European Local Police Forces; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
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Chapter 593
Teens and Information and Communication Technologies
A handheld digital device that combines the functionality of the telephone with computing and networking. It can operate as a cell phone, a Web browser, an e-mail terminal, digital camera, and personal assistant.
Published in Chapter: Teens and Information and Communication Technologies; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 34
Ubiquitous Risk Analysis of Physiological Data
It is a handheld computer, also known as pocket or palmtop computer. A typical PDA has a touch screen for data entry, a memory card slot for data storage, IrDA and USB ports for connectivity. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are often integrated in newer PDAs.
Published in Chapter: Ubiquitous Risk Analysis of Physiological Data; From: Handbook of Research on Distributed Medical Informatics and E-Health
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Chapter 9
Apps and Their Applications: Novel Uses of Technology in the Clinical Setting
A personal device capable of organizing personal information, such as contacts, tasks, and appointments.
Published in Chapter: Apps and Their Applications: Novel Uses of Technology in the Clinical Setting; From: Optimizing Medical Education With Instructional Technology
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Chapter 434
Multi-Agent Mobile Tourism System
A handheld computer that can access the Internet, intranet, or extranets via wireless wide area networks (WWANs) and global positioning systems (GPSs).
Published in Chapter: Multi-Agent Mobile Tourism System; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 206
Mobile Learning Implementation and Issues
PDAs, also known as pocket or palmtop computers, are handheld devices whose functionality often includes: email and Internet access; clock and calendar; word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; personal information management, etc.
Published in Chapter: Mobile Learning Implementation and Issues; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
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Chapter 84
Online Learning's Future in the Workplace with Augmented Reality
Portable handheld computing device that can store, retrieve, and transmit data. Also called a palmtop, handheld computer, and pocket computer.
Published in Chapter: Online Learning's Future in the Workplace with Augmented Reality; From: Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technology
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Chapter 25
Business Decisions through Mobile Computing
This is a small pen-input device designed for workers on the move. It allows voice and data communication.
Published in Chapter: Business Decisions through Mobile Computing; From: Encyclopedia of Multimedia Technology and Networking, Second Edition
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Chapter 122
Media Channel Preferences of Mobile Communities
Handheld device that combines computing and networking features.
Published in Chapter: Media Channel Preferences of Mobile Communities; From: Encyclopedia of Multimedia Technology and Networking, Second Edition
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Chapter 98
An Intelligent Wearable Platform for Real Time Pilot's Health Telemonitoring
Handheld computers that were originally designed as personal organizers, but which have become much more versatile over the years.
Published in Chapter: An Intelligent Wearable Platform for Real Time Pilot's Health Telemonitoring; From: Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems
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Chapter 28
Challenges, Systems and Applications of Wireless and Mobile Telemedicine
A hand-held computer device which manages personal information and interacts with other computers and telecommunications systems.
Published in Chapter: Challenges, Systems and Applications of Wireless and Mobile Telemedicine; From: Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems
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Chapter 12
The Effects of Use of Restaurant Management Systems Perceived by the Personnel According to Their Demographic Characteristics
These are small, mobile, and handheld wireless devices that are used in restaurants to facilitate taking orders, reduce waiting times for customers, increase efficiency, and reduce the margin of error.
Published in Chapter: The Effects of Use of Restaurant Management Systems Perceived by the Personnel According to Their Demographic Characteristics; From: Handbook of Research on Smart Management for Digital Transformation
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