The development of a digital epidemiological surveillance reporting platform

Abstract

Introduction: The Digital Epidemiological Surveillance Reporting Platform is developed to integrate innovative information technology for efficient management of disease surveillance data. It is designed to manage data from nationwide surveillance network hospitals through Application programming interface (API). The platform facilitates data verification, analysis, interpretation, and description of epidemiological data. This entire process takes place within the secure data environment of the D506 Portal web application.
Methods: Comprising the survey of usage needs and expectations from reporting personnel and relevant public health officers, as well as the design and development of a reporting platform, the premium service includes a display section, data quality, trial use, and usage tracking. It focuses on system improvement and user problem-solving.
Results: As of November 10, 2023, the platform boasts 3,375 users, with a rate of 14,000 logins per month. Users can add, edit, filter, and review information about disease surveillance. The platform incorporates an approval system offering automatic and manual options alongside data display and export functionalities. User tracking, conducted through meetings and application logs (2,053 users), identified facing usage problems e.g. user authentication, adding report, consistency of diagnosis and the 506 reporting code. We have completed these necessary edits to alleviate the burden associated with collecting, receiving, sending, and following up on reports from officials at all levels. The development of this epidemiological surveillance reporting platform has the potential to benefit public health agencies on a large scale, providing fundamental information to support decision-making for administrators responding to public health emergencies.
Discussion: This platform is developed considering data quality and data analysis to get accurate and timely information. It provides epidemiological data to support epidemic early detection and response and mitigate the severity of outbreaks, minimizing their impact across various agencies. User from all levels can access information under data security environment and utilize data for disease control effectively. The development of the D506 Portal platform is a part of epidemiological surveillance which can be changed overtime in terms of notifiable diseases and reporting variables. Moreover, there are other relevant information systems that must be considered according to the dynamic of epidemiological situation. Therefore, continuous refinement through development and adept troubleshooting is crucial to promptly address issues and ensure that the platform will be able to provide good coverage and accurate epidemiological information to support epidemic detection and disease control timely.