physicians had more than two hands, this wouldn't be a problem.
Clinicians are forced to carry multiple mobile devices to effectively
communicate with colleagues and patients, according to a recent
report from Spyglass Consulting Group. The firm finds that 67% of
clinicians interviewed report carrying multiple mobile devices to
manage communications with different groups of people, or to address
communication requirements for specific job functions. Clinicians tell
Spyglass that they are experimenting with a wide variety of different
types of mobile devices, including pagers, cell phones, "smart phones"
and VOIP (voice over Internet protocol) phones. The right mobile
communications device, says Spyglass, is dependent upon the work
environment, job responsibilities and personal preferences. The study
adds that clinicians lack tools to filter, manage and prioritize
communications to and from colleagues and patients. According to the
research firm, clinicians also report having difficulties communicating
with colleagues due to a dependency on paper-based workflows and a lack
of standardized tools and processes to collaborate with colleagues
across the continuum of care. For more information on the Spyglass
report, Healthcare Without Bounds: Trends in Mobile Communications,
click here.
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