Diagnosing skin neglected tropical diseases with the aid of digital health tools: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Delays in diagnosis and detection of skin neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) pose obstacles to prompt treatment, which is crucial in preventing disability. Recent developments in digital health have given rise to approaches that could increase access to diagnosis in resource-poor areas affected by skin NTDs. This scoping review provides an overview of current digital health approaches that aim to aid in the diagnosis of skin NTDs and provides an insight into the diverse functionalities of current digital health tools, their feasibility, usability, and the current gaps in research around these digital health approaches. This scoping review included a comprehensive literature search on PubMed, EMBASE and SCOPUS, following the PRISMA guidelines. Eleven studies were included in the review and

SUBMITTER: Barnowska EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11458012 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature