IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 489: Early Detection and Monitoring of Gastrointestinal Infections Using Syndromic Surveillance: A Systematic Review

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 489: Early Detection and Monitoring of Gastrointestinal Infections Using Syndromic Surveillance: A Systematic Review International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph21040489 Authors: Olubusola Adedire Nicola K. Love Helen E. Hughes Iain Buchan Roberto Vivancos Alex J. Elliot The underreporting of laboratory-reported cases of community-based gastrointestinal (GI) infections poses a challenge for epidemiologists understanding the burden and seasonal patterns of GI pathogens. Syndromic surveillance has the potential to overcome the limitations of laboratory reporting through real-time data and more representative population coverage. This systematic review summarizes the utility of syndromic surveillance for early detection and surveillance of GI infections. Relevant articles were identified using the following keyword combinations: ‘early warning’, ‘detection’, ‘gastrointestinal activity’, ‘gastrointestinal infections’, ‘syndrome monitoring’, ‘real-time monitoring’, ‘syndromic surveillance’. In total, 1820 studies were identified, 126 duplicates were removed, and 1694 studies were reviewed. Data extraction focused on studies reporting the routine use and effectiveness of syndromic surveillance for GI infectio...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research