Descrição de aplicativos disponíveis em smartphones para tomografia computadorizada

Abstract

Smartphone applications are considered to be simplifying and knowledge-dissemination tools that are widely used due to their popularization and ease of access. Using this technology, radiology professionals, students, and other health professionals and students can use this tool to learn and improve their knowledge of this diagnostic method constantly. Objective: To describe Computed Tomography applications located on the Google Play Store platform available for the Android operating system, which has a Portuguese version, observing selected characteristics of ISO 9126. Methodology: The survey of applications was carried out in the Google Play Store using the keyword Tomography and those with a Portuguese version were selected, which contained images of Computed Tomography and observing the 3 requirements of the 6 existing ISO 9126 standards that fit the objective of the intended research to describe the applications considering their functionality, usability and efficiency. Results and Discussion: Of the 23 applications located, only 4 were selected because they met the respective selection criteria for more detailed analysis. Of the 4 selected, the main characteristics of each one were described, along with the analysis and an image of the interface for viewing the platform. Conclusion: The applications proved to be very intuitive and easy to use and learn, with no problems regarding possible errors in use, such as crashes or slowdowns. The layouts are simple, facilitating user interaction, and in general, they complement each other, as each one has a unique and important feature in this area