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Chun Yen Huang1, Po Liang Cheng1, Po Lun Chang1
1Institute of Biomedical Informatics, National YangMing University, Taipei City, Taiwan, China.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|January 4, 2018
Summary
Diagnosing pulmonary embolism in the emergency department is challenging. A new Android app aids clinicians by simplifying the use of diagnostic tools for pulmonary embolism, improving patient care.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Cardiology
- Diagnostic Tools
Background:
- Pulmonary embolism (PE) presents diagnostic challenges in emergency settings.
- Missed PE diagnoses can lead to fatal outcomes.
- Existing clinical guidelines offer pretest diagnostic tools and algorithms for PE.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the usability of current pulmonary embolism diagnostic tools.
- To develop and assess an Android application designed to simplify PE diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was used to assess the perceived difficulty of remembering and applying existing PE diagnostic tools.
- An Android application was designed to aid in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
- A subsequent questionnaire evaluated the usability and effectiveness of the developed application.
Main Results:
- The initial questionnaire indicated that healthcare providers find current diagnostic tools for pulmonary embolism difficult to recall and implement.
- The developed Android application was evaluated through user feedback, suggesting potential for improved diagnostic workflow.
Conclusions:
- Current diagnostic aids for pulmonary embolism may be cumbersome for emergency department use.
- The developed Android application shows promise in facilitating the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism, potentially improving patient outcomes.
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