Background: Handheld computers (HHCs) such as smartphones and tablets are providing a
variety of drug information (DI) applications to assist pharmacists' decision making in the
clinical and hospital setting. However, little is known about the extent of their use among
Malaysian pharmacists. The current study aimed to assess the use of electronic DI resources
via HHCs by pharmacists in Malaysia. This study also aimed to investigate the pharmacists'
perception toward the DI content and functions of mobile medical applications. Methods: A …

Abstract Background: Handheld computers (HHCs) such as smartphones and tablets are
providing a variety of drug information (DI) applications to assist pharmacists' decision
making in the clinical and hospital setting. However, little is known about the extent of their
use among Malaysian pharmacists. The current study aimed to assess the use of electronic
DI resources via HHCs by pharmacists in Malaysia. This study also aimed to investigate the
pharmacists' perception toward the DI content and functions of mobile medical applications …