Input and Sharing of Infectious Disease Data at the Grassroots Level Anna Stapleton Computer Systems Lab 2009-2010
Abstract Goal: Patient data easily available to both doctors and scientists User-friendly database and interface Modeling mesh-networking abilities
Introduction Doctor User Interface Doctor Local Database Scientist Doctor User Interface Local Database Scientist
Introduction One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Computers http://www.laptopnotebookz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/xo-laptop-olpc-project.jpg
Background- Design Goals Open source/ common usage Small footprint Consistency Intuitive/simple use
Development- Three Phases Phase 1: PHP and HTML Phase 2: Java Phase 3: Modeling in NetLogo
Phase 1 Data Entry (PHP and HTML)
Phase 1 Database
Installation requirements Redundant data entry Disorganized design Phase 1 Problems Installation requirements Redundant data entry Disorganized design
Phase 2 Data Entry (Java)
Phase 2 Linked Database
Immediate Results Complies with design goals Use of Java → minimal installation requirements Linked tables → prevents redundant data entry Simple design → users with little computer experience
Long Term Goals Use in developing nations Disease surveillance Improved patient records Mesh networking via OLPC computers