Validation of a COVID-19 self-assessment tool for the prediction of COVID-19 in a primary health care setting in Egypt.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As SARS-CoV-2 infection is sweeping the globe, early identification and timely management of infected patients will alleviate unmet health care demands and ultimately control of the disease. Remote COVID-19 self-assessment tools will offer a potential strategy for patient guidance on medical consultation versus home care without requiring direct attention from healthcare professionals.

Objective(s)

This study aimed to assess the validity and interrater reliability of the initial and modified versions of a COVID-19 self-assessment prediction tool introduced by the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) early in the epidemic. The scoring tool was released for the public through media outlets for remote self-assessment of SARS-CoV-2 infection connecting pa

SUBMITTER: Abd El-Wahab EW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8628560 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature