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.
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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists |
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Image Source: ACOG, Apple App Store. Retrieved on November 2, 2021 from: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/acog/id616323665
Stated Purpose
Main purpose is to provide access to practice bulletins, committee opinions, and clinical guidelines.
“Download the ACOG app and stay connected with authoritative information from the leading experts in women’s health care. Get valuable tools, resources, and clinical guidelines to help you in your practice.” – Google Play store Description
“The ACOG App is your on-the-go clinical companion. Download the ACOG app for valuable resources and up-to-date information from the leading experts in women’s health care. Get the latest clinical guidelines and updates on news, tools, and resources to help you in your practice.” – ACOG website
Features
Screenshots
Image Source: ACOG, Apple App Store. Retrieved on October 28, 2021 from: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/acog/id616323665
Specialties/Disciplines
Obstetricians and Gynecologists / Doctors, residents, and students
Notes
None
Part 1: Editorial committee, content updates, and evidence grading
The lack of naming people who are at least responsible for gathering the information put in this app as the editorial team is an oversight. Not all of the publications by ACOG have been added to the app. However, the material is well cited and uses a grading system.
Part 2: Source and authorship information for 3 entries
It would be helpful to have a simple way of letting the user know which pieces of literature are only available after logging into your ACOG membership account without clicking on the resource.
Organization of information
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Information is organized into 4 categories on the main menu: clinical information, calculators, ACOG resources, and website quick links. Some of these items are only accessible with an ACOG membership. There is also a search bar at the top that can search across the clinical information. |
Navigation
Users can either use the menu items or the search function to navigate the clinical information, but the menus items must be used for the other menu items.
Extras
User Account required: No
Internet connection required for use: No
Text search field: Yes
Browsable content: No
Advertisements: No
Pop-up advertisements: No
In-app purchases: No
Devices
Compatible with: iPhone, iPad, & iPod Touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/acog/id616323665
Last updated (as per App store listing): September 3, 2021
Compatible with: Android smartphones and tablets. OS compatibility 5.0 and up. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vspringboard.acog.activity
Last updated (as per Google Play listing): August 23, 2021
Size
24.3 MB (iOS); 11MB (Android-BHS), 128MB (Android-EW)
App Developer
Fountainhead Mobile Solutions
Country of Origin
United States
Contact
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
409 12th Street SW, Washington, DC
info@fountainheadmobile.com
www.fountainheadmobile.com
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