Collaborative desing in web aplication development to improve tuberculosis diagnostic

Abstract

In Peruvian Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory of the Regional Health Directorate of Callao, issues related to the diagnostic process where identified, because of the slowly generations of patients result. This research develops a web application to solve these issues using a participatory design. Qualitative data were recollected through interviews and focus groups in 45 medical centers belong to the regional health directorate (DIRESA) from Callao. These data were used to define the correct design and develop the required processes in the web application. Quantitative data were recollected either, to measure the efficiency of the new diagnostic process using the web application. The results show that with the use of the web application 120 hours were reduce from the monthly validation results and avoid the generation of 8,700 duplicate information, with these results the diagnostic process was improve. The research also confirms that the design and use of technological tools in a collaborative environment improve the process efficiency.

Mobile Application to Improve the Follow-up and Control Process in Patients with Tuberculosis

“…On the other hand, in the research [11], deep learning and mobile health technologies are used to improve the diagnosis of tuberculosis. As for [9], the Scrum methodology was chosen to develop a web page that solves the problem of delay in the diagnostic process of the disease, while [10] uses web engineering methodology to streamline the delivery of medical test results. Research [17] uses the waterfall methodology for the care of patients with Alzheimer's disease.…”

“…In addition, it offers clinical history viewing and medication reminders, thus improving the user experience. However, [9], [10], and [11] focus on streamlining medical examinations and having a more efficient diagnosis, thus limiting the capacity that the application or web page can have. The proposed research evaluates the criteria of usability, design, functionality, and efficiency to measure its quality.…”

“…To achieve this goal, it is crucial to improve the process of monitoring and controlling patients with tuberculosis. Because of this, research has been conducted that explores the use of technology, as described in the research [9], in which the Scrum methodology was used for the development of a web application that solves the problem of slowness in the process of diagnosing tuberculosis. Through the collection of qualitative and quantitative data in 45 medical centers of the Regional Health Directorate (DIRESA) of Callao, it was shown that the web application managed to reduce 120 hours of monthly validation and avoided the generation of 8,700 duplicate data, thus improving the efficiency of the diagnostic process.…”