A novel total body digital photography smartphone application to detect and monitor skin lesions: A feasibility study

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (6) ◽  
pp. AB19
Keyword(s):  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Digital Photography ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Total Body

scholarly journals A novel total body digital photography smartphone application designed to detect and monitor skin lesions: a pilot study

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Guido ◽  
Erika L. Hagstrom ◽  
Erin Ibler ◽  
Chantelle Carneiro ◽  
Kelsey A. Orrell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Smartphone Applications ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Pigmented Lesions ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Total Body ◽  
New Skin

<p class="Body">Although some smartphone applications are designed for total body photography (TBP), few offer the specificity that enables self- as well as dermatologist-, detection of new lesions, or change in lesion color or in size as little as 1mm, on an ongoing basis. The aim of this study is to assess the sensitivity of a novel TBP application in the detection of changes to color and size of simulated skin lesions. Twenty-five subjects underwent one study visit. After baseline photography, new artificial markings were made or naturally occurring pigmented lesions located in any anatomical region were enhanced/enlarged, and a second matching set of photographs was then taken. From all 25 subjects, a total of 262 skin markings were evaluable. Of these, 241 (92%) were detected by the app, which resulted in an overall sensitivity of 92%. The high sensitivity establishes the app as capable of providing reliable self-TBP that allows detection and monitoring of new skin lesions or change in both size and color. This method greatly enhances the ability to accomplish ongoing self-monitoring and yet provides quality informing images to the dermatologist to assist in decision-making with the patient. </p>

scholarly journals Computer-Aided Diagnosis of Skin Lesions Using Conventional Digital Photography: A Reliability and Feasibility Study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. e76212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Yu Chang ◽  
Adam Huang ◽  
Chung-Yi Yang ◽  
Chien-Hung Lee ◽  
Yin-Chun Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Digital Photography ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Computer Aided Diagnosis ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Aided Diagnosis

scholarly journals Determining the impact of postoperative complications in neurosurgery based on simulated longitudinal smartphone app-based assessment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lion D. Comfort ◽  
Marian C. Neidert ◽  
Oliver Bozinov ◽  
Luca Regli ◽  
Martin N. Stienen
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Simulated Patients ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Longitudinal Assessment ◽  
User Friendliness ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Complications after neurosurgical operations can have severe impact on patient well-being, which is poorly reflected by current grading systems. The objective of this work was to develop and conduct a feasibility study of a new smartphone application that allows for the longitudinal assessment of postoperative well-being and complications. Methods We developed a smartphone application “Post OP Tracker” according to requirements from clinical experience and tested it on simulated patients. Participants received regular notifications through the app, inquiring them about their well-being and complications that had to be answered according to their assigned scenarios. After a 12-week period, subjects answered a questionnaire about the app’s functionality, user-friendliness, and acceptability. Results A total of 13 participants (mean age 34.8, range 24–68 years, 4 (30.8%) female) volunteered in this feasibility study. Most of them had a professional background in either health care or software development. All participants downloaded, installed, and applied the app for an average of 12.9 weeks. On a scale of 1 (worst) to 4 (best), the app was rated on average 3.6 in overall satisfaction and 3.8 in acceptance. The design achieved a somewhat favorable score of 3.1. One participant (7.7%) reported major technical issues. The gathered patient data can be used to graphically display the simulated outcome and assess the impact of postoperative complications. Conclusions This study suggests the feasibility to longitudinally gather postoperative data on subjective well-being through a smartphone application. Among potential patients, our application indicated to be functional, user-friendly, and well accepted. Using this app-based approach, further studies will enable us to classify postoperative complications according to their impact on the patient’s well-being.

Initial usability and feasibility evaluation of the SIMPLe Smartphone application to monitor and psychoeducate bipolar patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S122-S122
Author(s):  
D. Hidalgo-Mazzei ◽  
M. Reinares ◽  
A. Mateu ◽  
A. Murru ◽  
C.D.M. Bonnín ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Outpatient Mental Health ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Feasibility Evaluation ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Bipolar Patients

BackgroundThe SIMPLe project was designed with the aim of developing a smartphone application (i.e. app) to monitor and psychoeducate subjects with bipolar disorder through highly personalized messages from both passive and active data. The project was based on a face-to-face group program, which has an increasing scientific evidence of its efficacy and cost-effectiveness reducing bipolar disorder relapses.AimsAn initial feasibility study was conducted to evaluate the usability and satisfaction of an Android version of the SIMPLe app 1.0.MethodsThe SIMPLe feasibility study was conducted from March 2015 to June 2015. The participation in the study was offered to a consecutive sample of adult patients diagnosed of bipolar disorder I, II or NOS (not otherwise specified) attending the outpatient mental health clinic of the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Spain.ResultsThe participation in the study was offered to 72 stable bipolar patients. Forty-three subjects were enrolled in the study. Since the day the patients were enrolled in the study, the rate of completed tests was 0.74 per day and 1.13 per week. Nine emergency alerts were received through the application and notified to the reference patients’ psychiatrists. Ninety-five percent of the initial participants remained actively using the app and no relapses were identified during the 3 months of the study.ConclusionThese preliminary results suggest a high feasibility of the SIMPLE app based on the rates of tasks completed and retention.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals A CASE STUDY ON MANAGEMENT OF ERYTHRODERMA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1131-1135
Author(s):  
Prasanna N Mogasale ◽  
Radhika. C ◽  
Nagaraj S
Keyword(s):  
Western Medicine ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Topical Steroids ◽  
Exfoliative Dermatitis ◽  
History Of ◽  
Total Body ◽  
Total Remission ◽  
Therapy Treatment

Erythroderma also known as generalized Exfoliative dermatitis which refers to a scaling involving 90% or more of the cutaneous surface. Clinicians are challenged to find the cause of exfoliative dermatitis by eliciting history of illness prior to erythema. Patients presenting acutely with exfoliative dermatitis often require admission because their total body functions can require monitoring. In western medicine, the principle management is to maintain skin moisture, avoid scratching, apply topical steroids; prolonged glucocorticoids therapy often is needed. From Ayurvedic perspective it could be correlated to Eka Kusta. Eka Kusta is the Vata Kapha Pradhana Vikara. Where skin lesions are Mahavastu, Masthyashaklopamam, Krisha Aruna in Varna. Here presenting a case of 48 years old female with erythroderma who was on long- term steroidal therapy. Treatment was planned with Shamana line of management based on her Bala. The treatment is carried out for one and half month in OPD and IPD section, all the western medicine was stopped and there was total remission of symptoms with Shamana Aushadhis. Keywords: Erythroderma, Eka Kusta, Shamana Aushadhis

Utilization and rationale for the implementation of total body (digital) photography as an adjunct screening measure for melanoma

2010 ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zakiya P. Rice ◽  
Francesca J. Weiss ◽  
Laura K. DeLong ◽  
Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski ◽  
Suephy C. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Digital Photography ◽  
Screening Measure ◽  
Total Body
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