Mobile health application for remote oral cancer surveillance

Birur, Praveen; Sunny, Sumsum; Jena, Sidhant; Kandasarma, Uma; Raghavan, Shubhasini A; Ramaswamy, Bhanushree; Shanmugam, Sunitha Perumal; Patrick, Sanjana; Kuriakose, Rohan; Mallaiah, Janhavi; Suresh, Amritha; Chigurupati, Radhika; Desai, Rani A.; Kuriakose, Moni Abraham

doi:10.1016/j.adaj.2015.05.020

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“…In the opportunistic cohort, all images captured were interpretable and were confirmed as OPMDs. 9 This pilot study demonstrated that mHealth-based approach can aid remote early detection of oral cancer. It mapped out a novel approach that can provide the basis for a paradigm shift in cancer care and outcomes in low-resource settings, through networking FHPs with local community cancer screening service.…”

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“…Based on this concept of empowering FHPs through mobile health (mHealth), we conducted a pilot study in a targeted cohort screened by FHPs and an opportunistic cohort screened by dental professionals. 9 The work flow involved the use of mobile phone with oral cancer screening software, Sana. All uploaded data, text and images, were viewed in Open Medical Record System (Open MRS), an open-source web interface.…”

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“…16,17 The authors have also conducted mHealth programs. 9,10 It was considered opportune to share the experience and highlight the challenges faced in the actual implementation of these programs.…”

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A Novel Mobile Health Approach to Early Diagnosis of Oral Cancer

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Aim: The incidence of oral cancer is high in India, which can be reduced by early detection. We aimed to empower frontline health care providers (FHP) for early detection and connect specialist to rural population through mHealth. Materials and methods:We provided training to FHPs in examination of oral cavity, use of mobile phone for image capture, and risk factor analysis. The FHPs were selected from different cohorts in resource-constrained settings. The workflow involved screening of high-risk individuals in door-to-door and workplace settings, and capture of images of suspected lesions. Uploaded data were interpreted and recommendation was sent by specialist from a remote location. Their recommendation was intimated to FHPs who arranged for further action. Two more initiatives, one for multiple dental schools and another for private practitioners, were undertaken. Results:During the period from 2010 to 2018, 42,754 subjects have been screened, and 5,406 subjects with potentially malignant disorders have been identified. The prevalence of potentially malignant disorders varied from 0.8 to 62% at different cohorts; 516 biopsies have been performed at remote locations. Conclusion:Connecting specialists to rural population was made possible through the use of mobile health. Trained FHP were able to reach out to the population. Electronic data capture facilitated efficient follow-up. The program was very cost-effective with screening completed under $1 per person.Clinical significance: In view of the high incidence of oral cancer in India, and the resource-constrained settings, mobile health paves the way for better access to specialist care for the rural population.

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“…Sir, Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) is the most commonly used molecular diagnostic test for the detection of COVID-19 in biological samples but no universally accepted test is currently available, with several countries adopting different test strategies. 1 The selection of proper location/test site for sample collection is very important to obtain reliable test results, the most commonly used being naso-and/or oropharynx swabs (NOS). 2 Although these are relatively easy to collect and test results are highly sensitive, there are limitations related to sample collection and healthcare personnel safety.…”

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“…Thinking about it, we believe it is the role of colleges and specialty associations to promote this method of communication and exchange of experience between academic professionals and other professionals in their primary care clinics. Several areas of medicine and dentistry have already observed this mode of communication and have begun to discuss the issue as the best results [28,29].…”

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How to improve the early diagnosis of oral cancer?

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25 ResumoObjetivo: o carcinoma de células escamosas de cavidade bucal (CCECB) é uma das neoplasias malignas mais comuns, com cerca de 300 mil novos casos diagnosticados anualmente no mundo. Embora esteja na quinta posição entre os mais frequentes em homens no Brasil, o diagnóstico tardio continua a ser a principal causa de mau prognóstico. Revisamos a literatura para avaliar fatores que possam contribuir para o atraso de diagnóstico no câncer bucal considerando aspectos relacionados ao paciente, equipe de saúde e o Sistema de Saúde Pública. Material e Métodos: Foram pesquisados os bancos de dados Medline (PubMed), Scopus, Web of Science e Embase nos últimos 5 anos utilizando os seguintes descritores MeSH: carcinoma de células escamosas, neoplasias de boca e atraso diagnóstico. Os artigos deveriam conter em seus objetivos fatores que possam ter contribuído para o diagnóstico tardio do CCECB relacionado ao paciente, aos profissionais de saúde e ao Sistema de Saúde Pública em geral. Resultados: Cento e vinte artigos foram recuperados, sendo elegíveis, vinte e sete relacionados ao diagnóstico tardio de câncer bucal. Conclusão: a literatura mostrou que o atraso no diagnóstico e tratamento de pacientes com câncer bucal poderia ser minimizado, fornecendo informações sobre saúde, particularmente sobre fatores de risco a população, melhorando o treinamento e reciclagem de médicos e dentistas e melhorando o acesso ao sistema de saúde. As tecnologias de comunicação, dentre elas a telemedicina, pode desempenhar um papel fundamental no diagnóstico precoce de câncer bucal. ABsTRACTObjective: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the most common malignant neoplasms, with 300,000 new cases annually diagnosed in the world. Although it appears in the fifth position among men in Brazil, late diagnosis continues to be a leading cause of poor prognosis. We reviewed the literature to evaluate factors that contribute to diagnostic delay in oral cancer considering aspects related to the patient, health team and public health system. Material and Methods: The Medline (PubMed), Scopus, Web of Science and Embase databases were searched in the last 5 years using the following MeSH descriptors: carcinoma, squamous cell; mouth neoplasms; delayed diagnosis. The articles should contain in their objectives factors contributing to the delayed diagnosis of OSCC related to the patient, healthcare professionals and public health system in general. Results: One hundred twenty articles were retrieved and 27 on the delayed diagnosis of oral cancer were eligible. Conclusion: The literature showed that the delay in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with oral cancer could be minimized by providing health information, particularly about risk factors, by improving the training and retraining of physicians and dentists and by improving access to the health system. The communication technologies such as telemedicine, can play a key role in the early diagnosis of oral cancer.

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Mobile health application for remote oral cancer surveillance

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A Novel Mobile Health Approach to Early Diagnosis of Oral Cancer

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