Patient's Perception of Digital Symptom Assessment Technologies in Rheumatology: Results From a Multicentre Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

An increasing number of digital tools, including dedicated diagnostic decision support systems (DDSS) exist to better assess new symptoms and understand when and where to seek medical care. The aim of this study was to evaluate patient's previous online assessment experiences and to compare the acceptability, usability, usefulness and potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI)-based symptom checker (Ada) and an online questionnaire-based self-referral tool (Rheport).

Materials and methods

Patients newly presenting to three German secondary rheumatology outpatient clinics were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to complete consecutively Ada or Rheport in a prospective non-blinded multicentre controlled crossover randomized trial. DDSS completion time was reco

SUBMITTER: Knitza J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8902046 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature