The impact of mobile technology on teamwork and communication in hospitals: a systematic review. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

The impact of mobile technology on teamwork and communication in hospitals: a systematic review. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Review
 
• Published January 2019

The impact of mobile technology on teamwork and communication in hospitals: a systematic review.

Martin G, Khajuria A, Arora S, King D, Ashrafian H, Darzi A. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2019;26:339-355.

This systematic review examined whether mobile technology has been shown to improve teamwork or communication in acute care settings. Few studies met methodological quality standards, but researchers conclude that mobile technology holds promise to enhance safety through improved teamwork and communication in hospital settings.

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