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Evaluating the Added Value of Digital Contact Tracing Support Tools for Citizens: Framework Development.
Ruth Baron1, Nora Hamdiui1, Yannick B Helms1
1Centre for Infectious Disease Control, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, Netherlands.
JMIR Research Protocols
|November 29, 2023
Summary
Digital contact tracing support (DCTS) tools may enhance public health responses during outbreaks. This study developed a framework to assess DCTS effectiveness, aiding future implementation strategies for infectious disease control.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Health Informatics
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the strain on traditional contact tracing (CT) systems.
- Digital CT support (DCTS) tools shift CT tasks to citizens, potentially improving efficiency and reach.
- The actual benefits of DCTS for CT remain undetermined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a comprehensive framework for evaluating Digital CT support (DCTS) tools.
- To assess the potential of DCTS to improve the effectiveness of contact tracing.
- To guide the development and implementation of DCTS in public health.
Main Methods:
- A framework was developed through expert consultations with public health officials.
- Scientific literature informed the framework's design and evaluation criteria.
- The framework includes evaluation topics, research questions, study designs, and methods.
Main Results:
- The developed framework assesses CT speed, comprehensiveness, and notification effectiveness.
- It evaluates positive case detection, workload reduction for health professionals, and adoption demographics.
- User experiences of health professionals, index cases, and contacts are also included.
Conclusions:
- The framework offers guidance for researchers and policymakers on evaluating DCTS tools.
- Findings will inform decisions on implementing DCTS for future infectious disease outbreaks.
- This structured assessment is crucial for optimizing public health strategies.
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