Leveraging Information Technology to Improve Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases

Gupta, Rajesh; Wise, Paul H.

doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0002353

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“…Technology to support scalable public health surveillance systems and processes to effectively manage and use information collected have become financially viable and relatively easier to use [7]. Modernizing information systems in the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) realm has great potential to inform disease control programs [8]. Furthermore, 'Public Health 3.0', a call to action for modern public health, recognized timely, reliable, granular-level, and actionable data as a foundational recommendation to meet the challenges of the 21 st century [9].…”

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Assessment of the Chad guinea worm surveillance information system: A pivotal foundation for eradication

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Background In the absence of a vaccine or pharmacological treatment, prevention and control of Guinea worm disease is dependent on timely identification and containment of cases to interrupt transmission. The Chad Guinea Worm Eradication Program (CGWEP) surveillance system detects and monitors Guinea worm disease in both humans and animals. Although Guinea worm cases in humans has declined, the discovery of canine infections in dogs in Chad has posed a significant challenge to eradication efforts. A foundational information system that supports the surveillance activities with modern data management practices is needed to support continued program efficacy. Methods We sought to assess the current CGWEP surveillance and information system to identify gaps and redundancies and propose system improvements. We reviewed documentation, consulted with subject matter experts and stakeholders, inventoried datasets to map data elements and information flow, and mapped data management processes. We used the Information Value Cycle (IVC) and Data-Information System-Context (DISC) frameworks to help understand the information generated and identify gaps. Results Findings from this study identified areas for improvement, including the need for consolidation of forms that capture the same demographic variables, which could be accomplished with an electronic data capture system. Further, the mental models (conceptual frameworks) IVC and DISC highlighted the need for more detailed, standardized workflows specifically related to information management. Conclusions Based on these findings, we proposed a four-phased roadmap for centralizing data systems and transitioning to an electronic data capture system. These included: development of a data governance plan, transition to electronic data entry and centralized data storage, transition to a relational database, and cloud-based integration. The method and outcome of this assessment could be used by other neglected tropical disease programs looking to transition to modern electronic data capture systems.

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Assessment of the Chad guinea worm surveillance information system: A pivotal foundation for eradication

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Towards Building Internet-of-Things-Inclusive Healthcare for Neglected Tropical Diseases

Banday

Bhat

2022

The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and Telemedicine Frameworks and Applications

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This work presents a comprehensive review of e-health and d-health systems and the individual components used in each. It presents information and communication technologies to detect, control, and manage NTDs, highlighting their features and functionalities. The chapter highlights some biosensors explicitly developed to diagnose NTDs, paving the way for an internet of things-inclusive e-health system for NTDs. This chapter proposes an internet of things-inclusive e-health model for NTDs offering special services to NTD-affected people besides other fundamental e-health services for a smarter medical environment for patients. The model shall be useful to implement an internet of things-inclusive e-health system including applications and mobile Apps. The e-health system, including app and the application, shall be useful to NTD-affected people, volunteers, attendants, doctors, and researchers. It shall also benefit governments, policymakers, social activists, and other stakeholders to build an e-health vision, action plan, and monitoring framework.

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Leveraging Information Technology to Improve Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases

Cited by 2 publications

References 12 publications

Assessment of the Chad guinea worm surveillance information system: A pivotal foundation for eradication

Assessment of the Chad guinea worm surveillance information system: A pivotal foundation for eradication

Towards Building Internet-of-Things-Inclusive Healthcare for Neglected Tropical Diseases

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