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Prime: PubMed Journals & Tools
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Versions reviewed |
2.7.80 Android |
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Device & OS used |
Samsung, Galaxy Tablet A7 Android iPad Air iOS 12.4.2
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Date of review |
January 14, 2021 |
| Reviewers | Mark Mueller (SHA) Susanne King-Jones (AHS) |
| Technician Support | Brandie Bailey |
Image Source: Prime, App Store. Retrieved on January 26, 2021 from: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/prime-pubmed-journals-tools/id554157746
Stated Purpose
From the Unbound Website:
“The Prime PubMed app from Unbound Medicine is the best way to search, organize, and share information about medical literature directly on your smartphone, tablet, and the web.” (1)
From the Google Play and Apple Websites:
“The free Prime app connects you to the most up-to-date journal citations and abstracts from the complete PubMed database. In addition to the ability to perform powerful searches and link to the publisher’s full text articles, Prime also provides a number of exclusive tools not available anywhere else creating a one-of-a-kind user experience.”(2,3)
Official Webpage of the App: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline
Exclusive tools not available anywhere else. E.g. Grapherence®: Unbound’s unique search option allows you to visually explore the influence and interrelationships among journal articles
Features
User account, labels, favorites, search history, journal list, notes, indication that a citation has been seen before
Screenshots
Image Source: Prime: PubMed Journals & Tools, Apple. Retrieved on January 26, 2021 from: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/prime-pubmed-journals-tools/id554157746#?platform=iphone
Notes
This app can be used by professionals, students, laypersons, patients and anyone with an interest in the life sciences and biomedical literature
Part 1: Editorial committee, content updates, and evidence grading
The app is developed by Unbound Medicine: a reputable medical/health science information product company. The content is frequently updated. There is no grading system.
Part 2: Source and authorship information for 3 entries
Prime PubMed is a functional-based app that searches and provides access to the citations and abstracts of international biomedical literature found in PubMed. This app is not a point-of-care or a reference-based app that contains inherent entries and informational sections to assess. As such, the reviewers of this app will leave Part B of this assessment blank.
Organization of information
Searching for information options included using either text-based search bar or a map of the body with clickable circled areas which lead to an organized list of article types.
Navigation
The app is easy and intuitive to navigate. There are three main functions: search, browse and a customizable “For You” option.
Extras
User Account require: Yes
Internet connection required for use: Yes, Needs internet connection
Text search field: Yes
Browsable content: Yes
Advertisements: No
Pop-up advertisements: No
In-app purchases: No
Devices
Compatible with iPhone, iPad iPad Air and iPod Touch. Requires iOS 11.0 or later. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prime-pubmed-journals-tools/id554157746#?platform=ipad
Last updated (as per App store listing): June 27, 2020
Compatible with Android smartphones and tablets. Requires Android OS 5.0 and up. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=en-gb&id=com.unbound.android.medl
Last updated (as per Google Play listing): March 30, 2020
Website: www.unboundmedicine.com
