Wilson E, Dimitriou A, Munnings A, Hunt A. Use of the Microguide mobile phone application for ENT conditions: a national review.
J Laryngol Otol 2024;
138:242-245. [PMID:
37435801 DOI:
10.1017/s0022215123001263]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
Smartphone applications are used widely in healthcare, including antimicrobial applications such as Microguide. There has been no review of hospitals using this smartphone application for ENT conditions.
METHODS
This study analysed all hospital accounts using Microguide and examined the ENT conditions that were listed.
RESULTS
In total, 123 hospitals were included in this study; 45 ENT-related conditions were listed on Microguide across all hospitals, with an average of 8 conditions listed per hospital.
CONCLUSION
There is a significant disparity of ENT conditions listed on Microguide. A suggested list is recommended to be included for ENT departments using Microguide, to help improve antimicrobial stewardship for the specialty.
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