Performance of a new symptom checker in patient triage: Canadian cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Computerized algorithms known as symptom checkers aim to help patients decide what to do should they have a new medical concern. However, despite widespread implementation, most studies on symptom checkers have involved simulated patients. Only limited evidence currently exists about symptom checker safety or accuracy when used by real patients. We developed a new prototype symptom checker and assessed its safety and accuracy in a prospective cohort of patients presenting to primary care and emergency departments with new medical concerns.

Method

A prospective cohort study was done to assess the prototype's performance. The cohort consisted of adult patients (≥16 years old) who presented to hospital emergency departments and family physician clinics. Primary outco

SUBMITTER: Chan F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8635379 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature