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[Surveillance fatigue (fatigatio vigilantiae) during epidemics].
Daniel Romero-Álvarez1, A Townsend Peterson2, Luis E Escobar3
1Unidad de Epidemiología, Hospital General Enrique Garcés, Quito, Ecuador.
Summary
Overwhelmed by epidemics, health systems may underreport cases due to "surveillance fatigue." This pattern, observed in past epidemics, is crucial for understanding modern epidemiological challenges.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Disease Surveillance
Background:
- Epidemics pose significant challenges to public health surveillance systems.
- Underreporting of cases can occur during periods of overwhelming disease burden.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and define the concept of "surveillance fatigue" (fatigatio vigilantiae).
- To explore the prevalence and implications of surveillance fatigue in epidemiological contexts.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of past epidemic events.
- Analysis of surveillance data patterns during overwhelming outbreaks.
Main Results:
- Surveillance fatigue, characterized by underreporting, is a recurring pattern in historical epidemics.
- This phenomenon impacts the accuracy of epidemiological data during crises.
Conclusions:
- Surveillance fatigue is a significant factor affecting disease reporting during epidemics.
- Recognizing surveillance fatigue is essential for improving modern epidemiological surveillance strategies.
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