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App of the Month

https://saskhealthauthority.libguides.com/mobile/appofthemonth

To keep you updated on the go, we highlight a free medical app each month!

About App of the Month

Librarian reviewers from Saskatchewan Health Authority and Alberta Health Services consider the audience and purpose of the apps, as well as highlighting additional features:

  • In the ‘Evidence’ section, we assess how easily the user can identify the app’s currency and support from the evidence
  • In the ‘Usability’ section, we assess the organization of information and other usability factors that may contribute to user experience

Our complete grading criteria is embedded in the review.

Note: Reviewers are not healthcare professionals and don't appraise the quality of any recommendations within the app. Reviews are not meant as endorsements.

Dermatology Database

Dermatology Database
Version reviewed

1.6 (Android phone) ; 1.5.7 (iPhone)
Device & OS used

Moto g(7) plus Android phone ; iPhone 13 (software version 15.4.1)
Date of review

April 07, 2022 ; May 17, 2022
Reviewers

Shelley White & Courtney Ellsworth
Technician Support Scott Frick
Similar Library Apps N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Source: Dermatology Database. Retrieved on June 3, 2022 from: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/dermatology-database/id1464798679

Stated Purpose

“…this guide is written to be easily understood by the general public. It’s complete in its descriptions and treatments which can also be used by medical professionals of all types.”
Although written specifically for dermatologists, any medical profession could use this information. Age rating 12+

Features

“The Dermatologist in your Pocket”

  • Over 300 Dermatologic diseases with detailed descriptions and treatments, all written in easy to understand language
  • 45 drugs commonly used by dermatologists described
  • 17 diagnostic and cosmetic procedures detailed
  • Over 450 high quality photographs
  • Extensive glossary of dermatologic terminology
  • Can be used without a Cellular / WiFi connection

Screenshots

    

Image Source: Dermatology Database. Retrieved on June 3, 2022 from: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/dermatology-database/id1464798679

Specialties/Disciplines

Dermatology, public, (“medical professionals of all types”)

Notes

None

Part 1: Editorial committee, content updates, and evidence grading

Easy to use app from a reputable organization. Has not been updated in almost 2 years so information may not be up-to-date.

Part 2: Source and authorship information for 3 entries

Even though the information was not sourced or had links to outside sources, it was still easy to use and provided valuable information

Organization of information

Organized by diseases, drugs, procedures and terms.

Navigation

Easy to use, as there are not many options. 

Extras

User Account required: No

Internet connection required for use: No

Text search field: No

Browsable content: Yes - Alphabetical organization of conditions, drugs, procedures and terms.

Advertisements: No

Pop-up advertisements: No

In-app purchases: No

 

 

Devices 

Compatible with: iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Requires: iPhone requires iOS 12.0 or later. https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/dermatology-database/id1464798679
Last updated (as per App store listing) :December 31, 2020

Compatible with: Android smartphones & tablets

Requires: Android 5.1 and up. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aocd.DermatologyDB&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Last updated (as per Google Play listing): July 03, 2020

Size

31 MB (Android) ; 45.9 MB (iPhone)

App Developer

American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD)

Country of Origin

US

Contact

dermatology@aocd.org, https://www.aocd.org/

 

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