The HOTspots Digital Surveillance: Conceptualisation to Clinical Deployment

Area of Science:

• * Public Health
• * Health Informatics
• * Infectious Disease Surveillance

Background:

• * Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant global health threat, necessitating robust surveillance systems.
• * Underserved regions often lack timely access to critical pathology and demographic data, hindering effective disease management.
• * Digital health platforms are essential for improving the efficiency and reach of public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• * To describe the pathway from conceptualization to deployment of the HOTspots digital surveillance platform.
• * To highlight the platform's role in supporting clinical management of AMR infections.
• * To emphasize the platform's contribution to national disease surveillance efforts in Australia.

Main Methods:

• * Co-design methodology involving clinicians, epidemiologists, and health policy makers.
• * Development of a digital platform for point-of-care data access.
• * Integration of pathology and demographic data for surveillance purposes.

Main Results:

• * Successful conceptualization and deployment of the HOTspots digital surveillance platform.
• * Establishment of timely access to pathology and demographic data from previously underserved regions.
• * Creation of an evidence base to support clinical management and national surveillance.

Conclusions:

• * The HOTspots platform is a critical technology for combating antimicrobial resistance in Australia.
• * Digital surveillance platforms are vital for empowering healthcare professionals and informing public health policy.
• * The described pathway offers insights for the development and implementation of similar health technologies.