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. 2020 Apr 23;17(8):2906.
doi: 10.3390/ijerph17082906.

The Use of Digital Health in the Detection and Management of COVID-19

Meshari F Alwashmi  1   2
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The Use of Digital Health in the Detection and Management of COVID-19

Meshari F Alwashmi. Int J Environ Res Public Health. .

Abstract

Digital health is uniquely positioned to enhance the way we detect and manage infectious diseases. This commentary explores the potential of implementing digital technologies that can be used at different stages of the COVID-19 outbreak, including data-driven disease surveillance, screening, triage, diagnosis, and monitoring. Methods that could potentially reduce the exposure of healthcare providers to the virus are also discussed.

Keywords: COVID-19; digital health; infectious disease; mHealth.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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