An Easy-to-Use Platform for Reporting COVID-19 Patients by Private Offices and Clinics Without IT Support: A Pilot Study

Abstract

Background: It is feasible to collect data rapidly and online using IT solutions. Objectives: To present a data collection platform for COVID-19 suspected patients in private offices and clinics without a standard software. Methods: The proposed system for collecting and sharing data of patients with respiratory symptoms was designed to be simple to use, without the need for special technology, and with proper security to authenticate reporters. Results: Two methods were developed to collect data from private physicians and offices. Finally, the data collected by both approaches is integrated and provided to primary healthcare staff to arrange appropriate healthcare measures. Conclusion: Our platform can provide an easy-to-use case reporting system for private physicians.