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ArticleApplied clinical informatics2024

SALUS-A Study on Self-Tonometry for Glaucoma Patients: Design and Implementation of the Electronic Case File.

Sandra Geisler, Kristina Oldiges, Florim Hamiti, Jens J Storp, M A Masud, Julian A Zimmermann, Stefan Kreutter, Nicole Eter, Thomas Berlage

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Sandra GeislerDigital Health, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT, Sankt Augustin, Germany.
Kristina OldigesDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Muenster Medical Centre, Muenster, Germany.
Florim HamitiDigital Health, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT, Sankt Augustin, Germany.
Jens J StorpDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Muenster Medical Centre, Muenster, Germany.
M A MasudDigital Health, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT, Sankt Augustin, Germany.
Julian A ZimmermannDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Muenster Medical Centre, Muenster, Germany.
Stefan KreutterDigital Health, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT, Sankt Augustin, Germany.
Nicole EterDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Muenster Medical Centre, Muenster, Germany.
Thomas BerlageDigital Health, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT, Sankt Augustin, Germany.

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German Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) 01NVF18002
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Abstract

backgroundIn times of omnipresent digitization and big data, telemedicine and electronic case files (ECFs) are gaining ground for networking between players in the health care sector. In the context of the SALUS study, this approach is applied in practice in the form of electronic platforms to display and process disease-relevant data of glaucoma patients.

objectivesThe SALUS ECF is designed and implemented to support data acquisition and presentation, monitoring, and outcome control for patients suffering from glaucoma in a clinical setting. Its main aim is to provide a means for out- and inpatient exchange of information between various stakeholders with an intuitive user interface in ophthalmologic care. Instrument data, anamnestic data, and diagnostic assessments need to be accessible and historic data stored for patient monitoring. Quality control of the data is ensured by a reading center.

methodsBased on an intensive requirement analysis, we implemented the ECF as a web-based application in React with a Datomic back-end exposing REST and GraphQL APIs for data access and import. A flexible role management was developed, which addresses the various tasks of multiple stakeholders in the SALUS study. Data security is ensured by a comprehensive encryption concept. We evaluated the usability and efficiency of the ECF by measuring the durations medical doctors need to enter and work with the data.

resultsThe evaluation showed that the ECF is time-saving in comparison to paper-based assessments and offers supportive monitoring and outcome control for numerical and imaging-related data. By allowing patients and physicians to access the digital ECF, data connectivity as well as patient autonomy were enhanced.

conclusionECFs have a great potential to efficiently support all patients and stakeholders involved in the care of glaucoma patients. They benefit from the efficient management and view of the data tailored to their specific role.

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GlaucomaElectronic Health RecordsHumansSelf CareTelemedicineTonometry, Ocular

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PMID38897231
PMCPMC11186700

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