Displaying results 1 - 4 of 4
-
Google Flu Trends: Spatial Correlation with Influenza Emergency Department Visits
Content Type: Abstract
GFT is a surveillance tool that gathers data on local internet searches to estimate the emergence of influenza-like illness in a given geographic location in real time.3 Previously, GFT has been proven to strongly correlate with influenza incidence… read more… of influenza and pneumonia emergency department (ED) visits across multiple United States cities. Submitted by … of influenza and pneumonia emergency department (ED) visits across multiple United States cities. … Google Flu … -
Utility and Acceptability of Influenza Surveillance amongst Emergency Providers
Content Type: Abstract
Each year, influenza affects approximately 5-20% of the United States population causing over 200,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 – 49,000 death. As a key point of entry to the health care system, EDs are responsible for the initial management and… read more… line of influenza diagnosis and treatment, ED providers may benefit from real-time easily shared influenza … line of influenza diagnosis and treatment, ED providers may benefit from real-time easily shared influenza … -
Usage of Syndromic Surveillance Information to Assist Clinical Decision-Making
Content Type: Webinar
Speakers will be practicing clinician-researchers discussing needs for and ongoing usage of recent, local epidemiological information for decision support. Presenters Andrea Dugas, MD, Attending Physician… read more… ▫ Patient management ▫ Crowding / increased patient visits Surveillance with Google Flu Trends Why the Emergency … to Assist Clinical Decision-‐Making Winfred Y. Wu, MD, MPH January 29, 2013 2 Primary Care … 12/140 (8.6%) Logistic Regression Model CDS alert – OR=2.26 (95% CI 1.50-3.42) HAN alert – OR=1.16 (95% CI 0.84-1.62) … -
Google Flu Trends: Correlation with Emergency Department Influenza Rates and Crowding Metrics
Content Type: Abstract
Emergency Departments (ED) supply critical infrastructure to provide medical care in the event of a disaster or disease outbreak, including seasonal and pandemic influenza [1]. Already over-crowded and stretched to near-capacity, influenza activity… read more… strong correlation with local influenza cases and ED ILI visits, providing first time evidence of its utility for … ehtj11115 ehtj11120 ehtj11024 ehtj11060 ehtj11110 26-50 ehtj11034 ehtj11198 ehtj11174 ehtj11048 ehtj11154 …