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¹Medizinische Klinik 3 - Rheumatologie und Immunologie, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Ulmenweg 18, 91054, Erlangen, Deutschland. johannes.knitza@uk-erlangen.de.

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Summary

Accurate diagnosis is key for treating rheumatic diseases. Digital tools are emerging to help rheumatologists and patients improve and speed up diagnosis, enhancing patient care.

Keywords:

Crowd sourcing Digitalization Ehealth Health services research Tools

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Area of Science:

Rheumatology
Medical Informatics
Digital Health

Background:

Effective treatment of rheumatic diseases hinges on accurate diagnosis.
Digitalization is transforming healthcare, offering new avenues for medical practice.
Rheumatology is increasingly benefiting from digital advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of current digital diagnostic support tools in rheumatology.
To highlight advancements in digital options for patients and medical professionals.
To explore the impact of digitalization on diagnostic processes in rheumatology.

Main Methods:

Literature review of current digital tools and developments.
Analysis of available digital diagnostic support systems.
Synthesis of information on patient and rheumatologist-facing digital solutions.

Main Results:

A growing number of digital tools are available to aid in rheumatological diagnosis.
These tools aim to accelerate and enhance the accuracy of diagnosis.
Digital solutions offer benefits for both patients and healthcare providers.

Conclusions:

Digitalization offers significant potential to improve diagnostic efficiency and accuracy in rheumatology.
The integration of digital tools is crucial for advancing patient care in rheumatic diseases.
Continued development and adoption of digital diagnostic support are expected in rheumatology.