Application of information management system based on Wechat platform in clinical genetic testing for ophthalmic genetic diseases
Journal Title: Eye Science (Yanke Xuebao) - Year 2024, Vol 39, Issue 1
Abstract
[Objective:] To optimize the follow-up approach for patients with ophthalmic genetic diseases through informational technology, reduce the loss rate of cases, and faciliate the efficient operation of the clinical laboratory. [Methods:] Using the SWOT analysis method to collect requirements, ‘Pediatric Genetics of Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center’, an ophthalmic genetics information management system for ophthalmic genetic diseases was established on the Wechat public platform. Based on whether the ophthalmic genetic disease information management system was used and there were personnel mobility restrictions, patients who underwent genetic testing in the hospital for genetic testing from July 1, 2017, to November 30, 2023, were divided into four groups: traditional group, traditional+ lockdown group, Wechat+ lockdown group, and Wechat group. The chi-square test was used to evaluate the performance of the ophthalmic genetic information management system. [Results:] The ophthalmic genetic disease information management system, which is based on open-source soft ware and hosted on the Alibaba Cloud e-government platform, interacts with the hospital network through encrypted communication. The system was divided into three modules: gene detection business, data management, and system management. By the system, patients or relatives can upload medical records, sign informed consent, inquire about genetic test reports at any time and anywhere, and conduct one-on-one communication to achieve long-term follow-up if necessary. In this process, the patient's clinical information was digitized. A total of 10, 662 patients were included in the study to evaluate the performance of the system. The loss rate of cases was decreased from 12.2%to 2.7%, and the rate of second visits was reduced from 70% to 11.7%, which were statistically different, respectively (P < 0.001). [Conclusion:] The application of the ophthalmic genetic information management system has significantly reduced the loss rate of cases and the rate of second visits in patients with ophthalmic genetic diseases.
Authors and Affiliations
Yuxi LONG, Huaide LIN, Mengchu LIU, Yiyan ZENG, Panfeng WANG
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