epiPATH: A System for Managing Infectious Disease Data
Author Information
Author(s): Amadoz Alicia, González-Candelas Fernando
Primary Institution: Institut Cavanilles de Biodiversitat i Biologia Evolutiva and Departament de Genètica, Universitat de València, Spain
Conclusion
epiPATH is an information system that helps manage clinical and molecular information related to infectious diseases.
Supporting Evidence
- The system integrates clinical and molecular data to facilitate research on infectious diseases.
- It is designed for local installation to ensure data security.
- The database schema is modular, allowing users to focus on relevant information.
Takeaway
epiPATH is like a special computer program that helps doctors and researchers keep track of important information about diseases and germs.
Methodology
The system was developed using a MySQL database and a web-based interface, organized into 12 conceptual modules.
Limitations
Data stored in the database server are not publicly available, which limits access to information.
Participant Demographics
{"number_of_participants":6,"average_age":27.33,"gender_distribution":{"male":3,"female":3},"academic_studies":"100% PhD students in Biology","previous_experience_with_databases":"83.33% Yes, 16.66% No","previous_experience_with_SQL":"100% No","previous_experience_with_epiPATH":"100% No"}
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