| Literature DB >> 34347121 |
Achim Benditz1, Loreto C Pulido2, Joachim Grifka2, Fabian Ripke3, Petra Jansen4.
Abstract
The aim of this study is to show the concordance of an app-based decision support system and the diagnosis given by spinal surgeons in cases of back pain. 86 patients took part within 2 months. They were seen by spine surgeons in the daily routine and then completed an app-based questionnaire that also led to a diagnosis independently. The results showed a Cramer's V = .711 (p < .001), which can be taken as a strong relation between the tool and the diagnosis of the medical doctor. Besides, in 67.4% of the cases, the diagnosis was concordant. An overestimation of the severity of the diagnosis occurred more often than underestimation (15.1% vs. 7%). The app-based tool is a safe tool to support healthcare professionals in back pain diagnosis.Entities:
Keywords: App-based decision; Back pain; Decision support system; Symptom checker
Year: 2021 PMID: 34347121 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-04080-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arch Orthop Trauma Surg ISSN: 0936-8051 Impact factor: 3.067