Development of a Safe Staffing App

"An ‘App’ was developed which is a simple, easy to use tool which allows managers and staff to see an accurate, live staffing position from ward to board.  The app is pre-programmed with agreed planned staffing for each shift for every ward. At handover the nurse in charge inputs actual staffing numbers and relevant information into the ward mobile device."

Development of a Safe Staffing App
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
NICE Shared learning example
April 2016

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NHS Choices Mental Health apps Library

This week, NHS England have released a directory of NHS endorsed mobile apps to support mental health. The apps are hoped to improve access to psychological therapies.

For more information and to access the apps go here.

Confusion: delirium and dementia - a smartphone app to improve cognitive assessment

"The results of this study suggest that the introduction and use of a smartphone app for junior doctors increases the likelihood of older patients receiving a cognitive assessment for detecting delirium and dementia on specialist elderly and orthopaedic trauma wards."

Confusion: delirium and dementia - a smartphone app to improve cognitive assessment
S Sangha, J George, C Winthrop, S Panchal
BMJ Quality Improvement Reports 2015;4: doi:10.1136/bmjquality.u202580.w1592

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Technology Enabled Care Services: Resource for Commissioners

"The Technology Enabled Care Services Resource for Commissioners has been developed by NHS commissioners to identify practical tools that can help maximise the value of technology enabled care services for patients, carers, commissioners and the whole health economy"

Technology Enabled Care Services: Resource for Commissioners
NHS Commissioning Assembly
January 2015

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E-mental health: what's all the fuss about?

"E-mental health is the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to support and improve mental health, including the use of online resources, social media and smartphone applications."

E-mental health: what's all the fuss about?
Mental Health Network NHS Confederation
January 2013

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Health care quality improvement: there's an app for that

"Disease management apps, in particular, can improve communication between patients and providers and promote adherence to recommended care."

Health care quality improvement: there's an app for that
Quality matters
The Commonwealth Fund
October/November 2011

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