To keep you updated on the go, we highlight a free medical app each 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:
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.
|
SnapDX Clinical - Evidence-Based Physical Exam and Bedside Assessments |
|
Reviewers |
Marcus Vaska (Alberta Health Services) & Catherine Hana (Saskatchewan Health Authority) |
Version reviewed |
Apple iPhone / iPad Version 2.2 (only available for iOS devices) |
|
Device & OS used |
Apple iPhone 5, iOS 10.3.3 (Marcus); Apple iPad Air 2, iOS 11.4.1 (Catherine) |
|
Date of review |
September 16, 2018 (M.V.) / September 20, 2018 (C.H.) |
Image Source: SnapDX, Apple App Store. Retrieved on September 26, 2018 from https://itunes.apple.com/app/id865597017?mt=8
|
App developer |
Company Name:
Authors: Hisham Al-Shurafa, Co-Founder & CEO
|
|
Contact |
Contact Us: info@snapdx.co via form: http://www.snapdx.co Web: |
|
Devices |
iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch https://itunes.apple.com/app/id865597017?mt=8 Last updated October 5, 2015 |
|
Country of origin |
Canada |
|
Size |
11.7 MB |
|
Specialties/ Disciplines |
No specific specialty listed Designed for medical trainees and clinicians
|
|
Comments |
None |
|
Stated purpose |
Designed for outpatient clinics with large teaching and research responsibilities. SnapDx helps doctors provide the best care in the 10 minutes they have to see a patient. Our products incorporate clinical guidelines and visualizations to enable quick, effective decision making at point of care. Source: http://www.snapdx.co More information on features available at http://www.snapdx.co |
|
Notes |
None. |
|
Part 1: Editorial committee, content updates, and evidence grading |
|
The four app developers share a diverse range of educational backgrounds and affiliations, garnering credibility in launching this decision-making app for healthcare professionals. With an easy-to-navigate interface, each entry is well-sourced, fulfilling the products mandate of providing effective evidence-based information within the limited time available for physicians to see their patients. Further, this award-winning app has been featured on CBC Radio, the Calgary Herald, and Canadian Healthcare Technology magazine. Two drawbacks regarding use of the app are that it is only available on the iOS operating system, and has not been updated in almost 3 years (last update = October 5, 2015) |
|
Part 2: Source and authorship information for 3 entries |
|
Each entry contains a citation list of references, which are located on the Author tab under the Info icon (appearing in the top right hand corner). A variety of individual tests, scales, and questionnaires are presented, which, together with the name and affiliation of the author responsible for each entry, evokes a transparent process of where the evidence for each entry is taken from. A particularly unique feature of each entry is the ability for users to send feedback (via an e-mail form), as well as the option to express interest in becoming an entry author. |
|
Organization of information |
Each entry is categorized as falling under either Bedside or Investigations. Beside contains a number of interactive tests (complete with explanations) enabling the physician to indicate for (Rules In) or against (Rules Out) for each criteria that is presented. Entries are arranged alphabetically, thus it is easy to locate information on a particular topic. The Investigations Section is more in-depth, as it contains detailed explanations of rating scales, complete with guides to understanding estimate ranges.
|
|
Navigation |
Navigation is easy and intuitive. |
| Extras |
Detailed Help guide built into app (complete with screenshots). |
| More |
Internet connection required for use: No (app can be used offline once initial download is complete) Text search field: Yes Browsable content: Yes Advertisements: No Pop-up advertisements: No In-app purchases: No |
The sliding scale Rules In (for) & Rules Out (against) adds a unique interactive element to the app, aiding in the decision-making process for physicians when encountering patients exhibiting a variety of symptoms.
We'd love to hear from you!
Do you have an app suggestion or have questions/comments about the App of the Month feature? Let us know!
